India’s waste-to-energy paradigm
A POLICY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE Over the last few decades, the volume and toxicity of waste being produced in India have been increasing exponentially. A major cause has been the increased use and...
The Hidden Costs of Waste Incineration for Women
Gender mainstreaming (the process of assessing the implications for women and men of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels) became popular in several international institutions,...
The National Capital’s Experience with Waste to Energy
Waste to energy plants (WTEs) use waste as a fuel for generating power like other power stations use coal, oil or natural gas.
ADB Energy Policy: Lack of Intent; Absence of Commitment
Asian Development Bank has approved a new energy policy ostensibly to support universal access to reliable and affordable energy services, while promoting the low-carbon transition in Asia and the Pacific. However a closer look...