Improving the processing and trade of African wood and wood products (WWPs) has long been a focus for African policymakers because it stimulates multiple benefits for the African continent, including the creation of jobs, investment, and revenues. Further processing of WWPs in Africa will contribute to the continent’s industrialization and …
This study by Vasudha Foundation has created a comprehensive mapping of all existing and proposed coal fired power plants on water related parameters. It monitors the generation of coal based thermal power plants in river basins, that are affected by water scarcity and reviews how the power generation is impacted …
Once the plants are commissioned, some of the existing old thermal plants will be retired in line with the Centre’s resolve to phase out power plants older than 25 years and replace them with supercritical ones. MAHARASHTRA IS likely to get its first ultra supercritical thermal power plant soon, officials …
Nagpur: Peeved over pollution touching alarming levels in Chandrapur, an industrialist has moved Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court, praying for action against respondents, including Mahagenco, for violating emission norms and environmental standards. A division bench comprising justices Bhushan Dharmadhikari and Swapna Joshi on Wednesday issued notices to respondents, including …
Nagpur: Waterman Rajendra Singh feels that hydroelectricity is a cleaner way of generating power as compared to thermal. Addressing a conference on 'Thermal Power: Chemistry and Sustainable Environment' on Monday, he said that while coal pollutes the atmosphere, water does not. The conference was organized by Chandrapur Super Thermal Power …
Chandrapur: A scientist from union ministry for environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) visited Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS) here after a complaint was lodged by MoEFCC regional committee member Suresh Chopne, alleging discharge of toxic water from thermal power plant into Irai river last month. The discharge of …
Chandrapur: Durgapur police have registered a criminal offence against the management of Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS) for discharging acidic water into Irai river. This is the first time a criminal offence has been registered against CSTPS management for discharge of toxic effluents into the water body. The offence …
NAGPUR: The flip-flop by Chandrapur MP Hansraj Ahir has flummoxed residents of the district. First, he met environment minister Prakash Jawadekar demanding closure of the high-polluting units no. 1 and 2 of Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Plant (CSTPS). A few days later, Ahir again met Jawadekar with a delegation of …
According to a CDP-KPMG report, the demand for water is set to exceed supply by about 50% in 2030 In 2007, Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra was shut down due to scarcity of water. In almost an action replay, 1,130 mega watt Parli thermal plant met with the …
Yet another spike of emissions from Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS) covered the city sky with think smoke on Thursday. Irked by repeated violation of pollution norms, NGO Green Planet Society has filed a complaint with regional office of MPCB demanding closure of the power plant with immediate effect. …
CHANDRAPUR: The lives and the nesting place of thousands of migratory birds visiting the ash pond of Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS) are under threat from illegal farming and fishing. Farmers from Chhattisgarh have ploughed over 70 acres of land around the ash pond, damaging the nests and eggs …
Chandrapur stands second among most polluted places in the country. The health survey carried out way back in 2005-06 over the effect of pollution has revealed that nearly 50% Chandrapurians suffer from one or other kind of respiratory disease. While the hazardous industrial pollution has adversely affected humans, then how …
Ranchi, July 9: To make industries more accountable, cement and power plants of Jharkhand will henceforth have to be a part of a mandatory online ambient air quality monitoring system that will help bosses at pollution control offices in Delhi and Ranchi keep track of local ecological changes. A.K. Singh, …
NEW DELHI, May 22 – Assam may be reeling under massive power shortages, but Union Power Minister is still sitting on the proposals to grant long-term coal linkages to Chandrapur and Margherita thermal power plants. Applications seeking long-term coal linkage and Letter of Assurance (LoA) for setting up 60 MW …
GUWAHATI: Pertinent development project proposals came up for discussion at the crucial sixth meeting of the State Board for Wildlife, Assam (SBWL) held in Guwahati. In this meeting, the Board was apprised of all the initiatives taken by the Assam Government for improving wildlife protection in the State. The Board …
The Assam government has decided to seek clearance from National Board for Wildlife for two oil and power sector projects based in and around the capital city. The decision, which was taken yesterday at a State Board for Wildlife meeting chaired by forest minister Rakibul Hussain, was aimed at speeding …
Scarcity of water for thermal power projects is likely to affect electricity generation in Maharashtra in summer. The dipping lake levels might force the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MahaGenco) to shut down a 250 mega watt (MW) set at the Paras thermal power station in May. “The dipping …
The present coal crisis has affected the Maharashtra power generation utility. While summer sets in, the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MahaGenco) has been hit by coal shortage, with stocks dwindling. The 1,130mw Parli Thermal Power Station has coal inventories that will last for only about two days. This …
Concerted efforts are being undertaken in Madhya Pradesh for increasing power generation. For this purpose, various schemes and projects are under construction in different phases due to which power generation in Madhya Pradesh will go up by 5,486 by the year 2013-14. Out of this, 724 MW power generation will …
A proposal of setting up 47 new thermal power plants in the backward Vidarbha region of Maharashtra has met stiff resistance from various quarters as it will use up large portion of water in nearby rivers, which have almost dried up due to poor monsoon last year. Vidarbha, which is …
