Energy

Rs1.75 cr can be saved yearly, says IIT energy audit

In an attempt to make the IIT Bombay campus energy efficient, an energy audit of the institute was recently conducted to identify and suggest measures for conservation. The recommendations, if implemented, can bring about a total saving of around Rs1.75 crore per year, the report said.

Publication Date: 
25/09/2008
Daily News Analysis (Mumbai)
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Energy Efficiency, Energy, Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT), Mumbai
Energy
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Nuclear Power, Nuclear Research, Maharashtra, Mumbai
Energy
Department of Atomic Energy
Nuclear Power, Energy, Nuclear Research, Maharashtra, Mumbai
Fisheries
Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Fisheries, Research, Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Maharashtra, Mumbai
India

 Much of today's environmental impacts originate in cities

The world has seen a dramatic shift to urban living. In 1900, only 10 per cent of the global population were urban dwellers; now it's more than 50 per cent. More than 95 per cent of the net increase

Publication Date: 
14/03/2008
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Pollution, Urban Habitat, Urbanisation, Urban Sprawl, Urban Environment, Population, Population Trends, India, Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta (D), Global, Statistics
India

 Stuart Cole on effective transport management

Transport economist Stuart Cole shares his views on India's options for effective transport management with Down To Earth.

Publication Date: 
28/02/2008
Down to Earth
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Transport, Public Transport, Urban Transport, Rail Transport, Public Sector, Private Sector, Ireland, United Kingdom (UK), India, Mumbai
Poverty

 Dharavi's real estate threat

The Maharashtra government wants to redevelop Dharavi, Mumbai s sprawling slum. But its plan has not taken into account the fact that people not only live but also work in this settlement, something they will not be able to do in the new Dharavi.

Publication Date: 
29/11/2007
Down to Earth
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Urban Habitat, Displacement, Urban Planning, Urban Land, Urban Housing, Slums, Slum Upgrading, Slum Demolition, Urban Sanitation, Potters, Informal Sector, Poverty, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Waste Recycling
Industry

 NGO in dock over missing rehab funds

an ngo working with people affected by an urban transport project has been accused of irregularities.

Publication Date: 
30/10/2007
Down to Earth
Tags:
Urban Transport, People, Rehabilitation, World Bank, NGO, Mumbai
Energy

Report of the pump test and pre-feasibility study for landfill gas recovery and utilization at the Deonar landfill Mumbai, India

This report addresses the potential implementation of a landfill gas (LFG) collection, control and utilization project at the Deonar Landfill located in Mumbai, India. The U.S. EPA

Publication Date: 
01/09/2007
Alex Stege
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tags:
Green House Gases, Waste Disposal, Landfill Gas, Energy, Electricity, India, Mumbai
Solid Waste

 Mumbai's solid waste management plans expensive, dangerous

The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (mcgm) is expected to spend almost Rs 500 crore to develop waste processing technologies and scientifically manage its dumpyards at Gorai, Deonar, Mulund

Publication Date: 
30/05/2007
Minti Jain
Down to Earth
Tags:
Environment, Groundwater Pollution, Mangroves, Urban Sanitation, Garbage, Landfill, Waste Conversion, Waste Treatment, Information, Supreme Court, High Court, NGO, India, Mumbai

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