This report produced with Poovulagin Nanbargal and Asar, we looked at status of emission and FGD (Flue Gas Desulphurisation) installations at coal-based power plants in Tamil Nadu. The report also assessed the public data availability and quality of OCEMS (Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System) made available by the power plants and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control […]
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SOUTH ASIA – RIPE FOR CLOSURE: Ready for fossil phase out
A new report released by CREA and TransitionZero looks at electricity demand and supply in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, where close to 75 GW of excess fossil fuel capacity can be phased out without affecting the reliability of electricity supply in these countries.
Health and Economic Impacts of Unabated Coal Power Generation in Delhi-NCR
Coal-based power plants are a major source of air pollution in India. After notification of emission standards for coal plants in December 2015, it’s been six years of sluggish implementation of the same resulting in huge health and economic damage costs. The report “Health and Economic Impacts of Unabated Coal Power Generation in Delhi-NCR” attempts […]
Does India need new coal mines to meet it’s 2030 demand?
The recent announcement by the Indian Government to auction coal blocks to private companies for commercial use of coal gathered mixed reactions from various stakeholders. Some called it a long awaited major reform. However, State governments of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra opposed the auction by either registering their concern via a letter or a legal […]
Impact of COVID-19 led lockdown on Air Pollution Levels in Bengaluru
The report “Impact of COVID-19 led lockdown on Air Pollution Levels in Bengaluru” analyses the local air quality data from 26 locations in Bengaluru, India and looks at local sources of pollution to understand variations and linkages in pollution levels and sources of pollution before and during the COVID-19 led lockdown.