Water wastage by coal power plants: India needs regulatory oversight, protocol for water auditsBy: Sugandha Arora Sardana India’s coal power sector continues to disregard water norms: CSE reportBy: Sugandha Arora Sardana Fly ash breach incidents on the rise amid proposal on deadline extension: CSEBy: Sugandha Arora Sardana Indian states, power plants with poor ash utilisation must act nowBy: Sugandha Arora Sardana
Incidents of fly-ash breaches points to serious, unaddressed issue of unutilised fly-ash piling up in the region
This approval would allow the company to recover the cost of its system from its customers
Several accidents at the power station reveal serious issues in maintenance, safety systems
Report flags erratic coal supply, institutional challenges; suggests closing old thermal power units
A recent report says that there is economic merit in closing down such power plants to meet the Paris goals
The dismissal by Punjab power commission will not only stall implementation of pollution control norms at the plant but also set a wrong example for others