Energy

MSEDCL to buy cheapest solar power

Nagpur: Efforts of energy minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule to go for renewable energy are paying dividends with two private companies agreeing to supply MSEDCL the cheapest solar power in the coun

Publication Date: 
17/05/2018
Times of India (Nagpur)
Tags:
Maharashtra, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Telecommunication, Energy
Environment

Smartphone tech most damaging to environment

85% of emissions impact comes from their production

Publication Date: 
06/03/2018
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Mobile Phone, Environmental Health, Telecommunication, Environmental Security, Energy, Environment

Exposure of insects to radio-frequency electromagnetic fields from 2 to 120 GHz

Insects are continually exposed to Radio-Frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields at different frequencies.

Publication Date: 
02/03/2018
Arno Thielens, Duncan Bell, David B. Mortimore & et al
Scientific Reports
8
3924
Tags:
Electromagnetic Radiation (EM Radiation), Health Effects, Telecommunication, Research, Mobile Phone
Hazardous Waste

Delhi-NCR to generate 1.50 lakh MT e-waste by 2020: Assocham

Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) is likely to generate about 1,50,000 metric tonnes (MT) of e-waste per annum by 2020 from the current level of 85,000 metric tonnes, according to industry body A

Publication Date: 
10/01/2018
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Electronic Waste, Waste Management, Telecommunication, Hospital Waste, Computers, Hazardous Waste
Agriculture

The little we know: An exploratory literature review on the utility of mobile phone-enabled services for smallholder farmers

Mobile technologies could help to improve service delivery to smallholder farmers, but whether such services are fulfilling their potential remains poorly understood. To address this gap, this article presents an exploratory literature review regarding the impact of mobile phone-enabled services on farmers in developing countries. The review highlights a dearth of empirical evidence in this area. Findings suggest that farmers benefited through improvements in production planning, management of weather-related risks, and greater ease in receiving money.

Publication Date: 
01/01/2018
Heike Baumuller
Journal of International Development
30
1
134-154
Tags:
Agriculture, Mobile Phone, Farmers, Telecommunication, Information, India, Bangaldesh, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Peru, Uganda, Weather Predictions
Science And Technology

Algeria announces 2020-2040 space program to launch more satellites

The Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) on Monday unveiled the country's 2020-2040 space program to launch several latest-generation satellites.

Publication Date: 
20/12/2017
Xinhua
Tags:
Science And Technology, Space Technology, Algeria, Telecommunication, Africa
Health

No danger from mobile tower radiation: CM

DONA PAULA: Taking a dig at those opposing mobile towers on the issue of radiation, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar countered saying that those opposing towers are moving with the mobile, which in

Publication Date: 
08/11/2017
Herald (Panjim)
Tags:
Goa, Mobile Tower, Electromagnetic Radiation (EM Radiation), Health Effects, Mobile Phone, Telecommunication, Health
Air Pollution

Airtel may review sponsorship for Delhi Half Marathon over air quality concerns

NEW DELHI: The worrying air pollution in the national capital and surrounding areas may cost the 'Delhi Half Marathon' its main sponsor, Bharti Airtel.

Publication Date: 
07/11/2017
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Air Pollution, Air Quality Standards, Health Effects, Telecommunication
Energy

DRC: hybrid solar power gen for telecoms network

Independent renewable power producer, GreenWish Partners, has announced a collaboration that will enable it to supply clean power for Orange’s network of telecommunication towers in the Democratic

Publication Date: 
29/08/2017
ESI Africa
Tags:
Energy, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Electricity, Telecommunication, Africa, Congo
Industry

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal on whether cellular service providers using generator sets along with towers come under "industrial plant", 24/08/2017

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Bharti Infratel Ltd. Vs Madhya Pradesh State Pollution Control Board & Others dated 24/08/2017 on whether cellular service providers using generator sets along with towers come under "industrial plant".

Judgement Date: 
24/08/2017
Tags:
Internet, Telecommunication, Madhya Pradesh, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Hazardous Waste, Air Act 1981, Industry

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