News Update

Asia's significance and contribution to global issues of energy, climate change and sustainable development has been steadily growing. The update highlights some of the major news stories from various Asian countries offering an overview of the issues, prospects and challenges in the region.

 

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18 March 2011 Is nuclear power safer than other energy: We need the power, but with scrutiny – Leena Srivastava The Economic Times
15 March 2011 Japan accident shows dilemma over atom plant sites World Environment News
14 March 2011 REEEP to spend €4,5m on clean energy projects in 2011 Engineering news
14 March 2011 TERI gets Wipro's supercomputer for climate modelling Business Standard
13 March 2011 India: Japan's post-quake energy import surge will give a boost to Reliance The Financial Express
11 March 2011 North Korea registers power plants with UN for carbon credit Reuters
11 March 2011 Solarium to install solar power unit in Bangladesh AZO Cleantech
8 March 2011 India: CLP to build wind power projects in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh Mint
7 March 2011 Pakistan: PPAF sets up wind turbines, solar panels for power generation Business Recorder

 
India Inc expands its green footprint
The Financial Express, 5 June 2011

In an attempt to attract customers and also show their concern for the environment, India Inc is going green by constructing environment-friendly buildings and registering for green rating for their buildings. A green building is one which uses less energy, water and natural resources, creates less waste and is healthier for the people living inside compared to a standard building. Energy savings happen to the extent of 30-40% right from day one besides enhanced indoor air quality, higher productivity of occupants, potable water saving to the tune of 20-30% and enhanced day light and ventilation. Green rating takes into account the Energy Conservation Building Code, which is aimed at improving the energy demand of new building and large commercial complexes while providing incentives to retool existing buildings. Besides IGBC, green ratings are also offered by Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment or Griha, which is currently evaluating 108 projects and has rated six buildings so far.  Read full story...