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Hydropower Plant
Brazil Power Industry Makes New Hydro Push Despite Environmental Concerns
Furnas hydroelectric dam runs in low water levels, according to the dam's operator, in Sao Jose da Barra, Minas Gerais state, Brazil, September 7, 2021. REU…
Pumped Storage
Wyangala Dam Wall Raising Project Cancelled Due to Cost and Environmental Concerns
Wyangala dam. Image courtesy of WaterNSWIn a recent announcement by the Minister for Water, Rose Jackson, the New South Wales (NSW) Government in Australia has …
Hydrogen Fuel Vehicle
India: Hydrogen-Powered Trains Will Run From Jind
As the world’s environmental concerns mount, alternative, greener fuels are rapidly moving to the forefront of the transportation industry. The maritime s…
Hydrogen Fuel Vehicle
Lloyd's Register Publishes Global Standards for Hydrogen Fuel
As the world’s environmental concerns mount, alternative, greener fuels are rapidly moving to the forefront of the transportation industry. The maritime s…
Thermal Coal
Losing Sheen. Viability Issues Scare Private Sector Away From Coal-Based Power Projects
Environmental concerns and the difficulty in raising finance are also reasons for the private sector’s apathyPower Ministry’s report says the last y…
Energy Storage Battery
Ngos Ask Musk to Not Invest in Indonesia’s Nickel Industry Over Environmental Worries
Dozens of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have sent an open letter to Elon Musk, urging the Tesla Inc's chief to not invest in Indonesia's nickel industry…
Oil & Gas Trade
Israel Freezes UAE Oil Deal Over Environmental Concerns
The environmental protection ministry says the risk assessment ‘did not meet the conditions’ stipulated by the ministry.
Oil & Gas Trade
Israeli Minister Calls For Scrapping UAE Oil Pipeline Deal
Israeli Minister of Environmental Protection Gila Gamliel is looking to have the recent oil pipeline deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates scrapped b…
Coal Mine
India Approves 41 Coal Mines Amid Environmental Concerns
Opposition parties and civil groups in India have criticized the government’s proposed changes to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), a legal framework th…
Coal Production
The Demise of Coal Might be Slowed in Asia Amid Covid-19
Coal power plant construction will push ahead in Asia despite falling electricity demand and environmental concerns as policymakers prioritise boosting economie…
Thermal Plant
Turkey Shuts Down Five Thermal Power Plants over Environmental Concerns
Greenpeace in early November called for the closure of 15 thermal power plants in Turkey. It shared measurements that showed air pollution around thermal power …