Tag Renewable Energy

Climate Change, Feature

Beyond Recycling: Tackling the Hidden Climate Impact of Landfills

By Vivek Saini Sprawling across vast landscapes, landfills stand as a stark reminder of our ever-growing consumption. While seemingly static mountains of discarded materials, a recent scientific revelation has exposed a hidden threat simmering beneath the surface. For years, these…

CFC India
April 6, 2024

Climate Activism, Feature

Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike and Ladakh’s Environmental Awakening

By Vivek Saini In the frosty streets of Leh, Ladakh’s bustling capital, there lingers a palpable sense of disillusionment and frustration. Sonam Wangchuk, the climate crusader, recently concluded his determined 21-day hunger strike. Throughout his unwavering protest, Wangchuk passionately demanded…

CFC India
March 28, 2024
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Biodiversity, Climate Change, Renewable Energy

Are the Migratory Birds in Sri Lanka in Danger with the Construction of Mannar New Wind Power Plant?

Climate change is one of the main threats that is challenging the environment. So, people apply many solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. However, some of these solutions are considered to have ‘side effects.’ Invariably, when a new…

Listicles, Renewable Energy

Top 10 Nations Leading in Wind Energy

By Aayushi Sharma Renewable energy sources are clean, limitless, and sustainable. Their main differences from fossil fuels are their diversity, abundance, and global use, but most importantly, they don’t emit any polluting or greenhouse gasses, which are the main cause…

CFC India
January 29, 2024

Feature, Renewable Energy

118 Countries commit to tripling Renewable Energy by 2030 at COP28, notable absence of China and India

By Aayushi Sharma 118 countries signed on to a pledge to triple installed renewable energy capacity by 2030 during the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. China and India, biggest and fourth-biggest renewables generators respectively, did not sign the pledge of…

CFC India
December 19, 2023

Explainer, Renewable Energy

Are oil and gas ‘renewable sources of energy’ as claimed by some?

By Vivek Saini In the era of instant information and viral content, social media acts as a hub for stimulating debates and unconventional ideas. Recently, we encountered a post challenging the widely held belief that oil and gas are finite…

CFC India
October 30, 2023

Climate Change, Fact Check, Renewable Energy

The practicality of Renewable Energy Solutions like Solar & Wind in adverse weather conditions! Find out the facts.

Renewable energy is considered one of the leading solutions for the global climate change crisis. Many countries have turned to green energy solutions in an attempt to limit fossil fuel-based energy production, which has a significant negative impact on the…

CFC Sri Lanka
August 1, 2023

Climate Change, Renewable Energy

Potential future renewable technologies for Sri Lanka

The search and demand for renewable resources are increasing worldwide. Since the beginning of this century, various countries have taken measures to control climate change and its effects. These renewable resources are the only viable energy source available to all…

CFC Sri Lanka
March 17, 2023

Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Sri Lanka

Adani brings Green wind power to Sri Lanka

On Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment approved two wind power plants by India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd (ADNA.NS) with a total investment of $442 million. The plan is to construct two wind power plants of 350 MW scheduled to…

CFC Sri Lanka
February 24, 2023

Feature, Renewable Energy

Green Hydrogen: India’s revolutionary approach towards Net Zero Emission

By Suja Mary James Human life, socio-cultural, and economic development all depend on energy. Conventional fossil fuels including coal, gasoline, and natural gas have been exploited for over two decades, leading to unsustainable oil use, unrestrained exploitation, and major pollution.…

CFC India
January 12, 2023
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