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| March 2009 |
| Vol. V Issue. 41; 31 March 2009 |
| Long Term Energy Forecasts: Failing Endeavours? - 31 March 2009 |
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"This trend towards catastrophic world energy growth gave rise to a common consensus to accelerate nuclear programmes and the exploitation of coal in both the industrialised and developing world by year 2000. It was believed that once this was accomplished, developing countries, including OPEC countries would become net importers of energy and the OECD countries net energy exporters..."
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| Vol. V Issue. 40; 24 March 2009 |
| Democratisation of Aspirations and Emissions! - 24 March 2009 |
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"The present hegemony of the idea of 'sustainable development' in the environmental discourse is not a linear, progressive, value-free process of convincing actors the importance of preserving the environment. It is a struggle between various unconventional political coalitions each made up of scientists, politicians, activists and organisations..."
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| Vol. V Issue. 39; 17 March 2009 |
| Can India Afford the Energy Future? - 17 March 2009 |
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"In reality, the average price of energy in India, be it electricity or petrol, is among the highest in the world. This is true even if the primary form of energy is derived from domestic sources. Domestic coal is substantially cheaper than coal procured from international markets but this does not automatically translate into lower electricity prices for the Indian consumer..."
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| Vol. V Issue. 38; 10 March 2009 |
| Sustainable Development of the Indian Coal Sector - 10 March 2009 |
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"Coal is likely to remain a key energy source for India, for at least the next 30-40 years, as India has significant domestic coal resources, relative to other fossil fuels and a large set of existing installed base of coal-based electricity capacity, although recent experiences have thrown into sharp relief the uncertainties and concerns regarding the adequacy of coal supplies to satisfy the growing hunger for power..."
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| Vol. V Issue. 37; 03 March 2009 |
| Nuclear Revival in the United States? - 03 March 2009 |
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"To help spur a revival, Congress provided $18.5 billion in loan guarantees in a 2005 energy law, plus operating subsidies similar to those available for solar and wind power, and insurance against regulatory delays. Little effective political opposition to new reactors has emerged so far..."
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| February 2009 |
| Vol. V Issue. 36; 24 February 2009 |
| Sustainable Hydro Power Policy for Himalayan States - 24 February 2009 |
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"Care should be taken from the identification of sites to development and construction of hydroelectric projects in the state. There should be a holistic approach for sustainable development of the entire river valley watershed. Any issue unattended may open up Pandora's box..."
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| Vol. V Issue. 35; 17 February 2009 |
| Funds for Forests: A Stock-Flow Mechanism - 17 February 2009 |
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"The expected emissions approaches address international leakage that would occur if no compensation were to be available for countries with historically low deforestation rates. However, the economic rationale of this approach is weaker than the compensated reduction approach where a country's compensation is a straightforward result of emissions reduction..."
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| Vol. V Issue. 34; 10 February 2009 |
| Petroleum Product Price Reforms: Now is the Time - 10 February 2009 |
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"Predictability in policy as well as a level playing field were essential in the sector. A formula based approach in pricing petroleum products towards ensuring price stability for the end users is necessary. Subsidies should be supported by direct budgetary provisions rather than through ad-hoc adjustments..."
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| Vol. V Issue. 33; 03 February 2009 |
| Impact of Power Sector on Social and Environmental Issues: Remedies (part IV) - 03 February 2009 |
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"Similarly, the Integrated Energy Policy also recommends adding about 120,000 MW of hydro electricity capacity by 2031-32. Since most of this hydro electric potential are identified in Himalayan and sub-Himalayan states, the havoc on the Himalayan environment will be enormous..."
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| January 2009 |
| Vol. V Issue. 32; 27 January 2009 |
| Impact of Power Sector on Social and Environmental Issues: Remedies (part III) - 27 January 2009 |
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"Whereas Indian government's stand in international Climate Change negotiations is that it should have no obligations of targeted reduction of GHG emissions because its per capita GHG emissions are much below the world average, the energy profligacy and inequitable energy consumption pattern within India should be of a major concern..."
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