Greenpeace Foreign Funds Banned: A Step Backward For India
On the 3rd of September 2015, the Indian government banned all foreign funds entering the country for Greenpeace. The Indian government has banned foreign funds for Greenpeace which will detrimental to its environment. They are turning away the money that might just save the country, stating that it does not fit under the …
Freedom from Darkness: A Village in Bihar Powers Itself With Solar Energy
Introduction Dharnai is a small village in Bihar (one of India’s poorest states) and has been unable to get government provided electricity for over 30 years. Greenpeace India has recently solved their problem to help power the village using solar energy! The Problem According to the organization, small shops in …
Modi Pledges to Power Every House in India With the Help of Renewable Energy
People have their criticisms of Modi, but one thing he has proven his track record with is energy development. In a country plagued with blackouts and lack of access to power, this is a big move, especially, given India’s huge dependency on coal. Modi’s Track Record Modi, when serving as CM …
From Gold to Green: Tirupati Temple Improving Carbon Footprint
Background: India is a country with a population of over a billion people. The nation has ample necessity and opportunity to use more sustainable sources of energy. There are many places across the country where this is taking place. One very prominent and inspirational example is in Tirumala. The Problem: …
