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| March 2008 |
| Vol. IV Issue. 40; 25 March 2008 |
| The Next Generation of Biofuels - 25 March 2008 |
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"If the promises of competitive, large-scale cellulosic ethanol production are realized, and if nationalist import/export policies for biofuels are further liberalized, then the possibilities for ethanol to replace 20 per cent of gasoline consumption in the U.S., China and India may be realized by the year 2020..."
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| Vol. IV Issue. 39; 18 March 2008 |
| Peak Oil, the Rise of China and India, and the Global Energy Crisis (part - II) - 18 March 2008 |
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"The current global emissions from fossil fuels stand at 27 billion tonnes. This suggests that the global use of fossil fuels needs to be cut by at least 55-70 pc by the end of the century. However, some argue that even such a reduction may not be sufficient to prevent global catastrophes..."
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| Vol. IV Issue. 38; 11 March 2008 |
| Union Budget 2008: Printer's Devil puts Uncertainty on Tax Holiday for E&P Sector - 11 March 2008 |
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"NELP, NIO, or the signed or proposed PSCs do not provide different fiscal terms or fiscal stability for oil and gas separately. The fact is that at the time of exploration it is not known whether it would result in an oil or gas find or even both together as is so common. Accordingly natural gas can be produced in both associated and non-associated form with oil..."
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| Vol. IV Issue. 37; 04 March 2008 |
| Peak Oil, the Rise of China and India, and the Global Energy Crisis - 04 March 2008 |
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"Nevertheless, to the extent that the existing world economy is already on an ecologically unsustainable path, it cannot be denied that the attempt to replicate the existing pattern of consumption of the high-income countries among nearly two-fifths of the world population would make it even less sustainable..."
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| February 2008 |
| Vol. IV Issue. 36; 26 February 2008 |
| China and India: Energy and Climate Change (part II) - 26 February 2008 |
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"Even though the Kyoto Protocol recognises the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, which in practice means the intensity of a country's fight against climate change should depend on its level of development, the final statement approved at Bali does not mention the need for mandatory emission cuts in developed countries..."
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| Vol. IV Issue. 35; 19 February 2008 |
| China and India: Energy and Climate Change - 19 February 2008 |
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"Both in the IEA report and in some of the arguments used at the Bali Summit, Asia's two major emerging economies (China and India) were all but accused of being co-responsible for the planet's energy and environmental problems. These accusations are groundless..."
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| Vol. IV Issue. 34; 12 February 2008 |
| The Crisis of Power Cuts in Karnataka- Possible Remedies (part - II) - 12 February 2008 |
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"The state, which has about 52 pc hydro and 48 pc thermal mix of its own installed capacity, and 44 pc hydro and 56 pc thermal mix if the central sector share is considered, generally experiences surplus power in monsoon season due to decreased agricultural loads, but faces peak demand shortage in summer months..."
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| Vol. IV Issue. 33; 05 February 2008 |
| The Crisis of Power Cuts in Karnataka- Possible Remedies - 05 February 2008 |
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"The disruptions to the examination preparation of the students, discomfort to the vast public during hot summer, impact on agricultural and industrial activities are all major concerns to a modern society. Purchasing additional power at much higher costs will also have direct impact on the financial status of supply companies..."
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| January 2008 |
| Vol. IV Issue. 32; 29 January 2008 |
| Growing Power Consumption of Data Centres: A Threat or an Opportunity? - 29 January 2008 |
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"Power consumption has increased because of the rise of the internet, but also because of the way in which computers have historically been designed: to maximise performance at all costs. Between 1996 and 2006, the number of servers in use went from 6m to 28m and the average power consumption of each server grew from 150 watts to 400 watts. But things are now starting to change and the computer industry has been seized with enthusiasm for green computing..."
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| Vol. IV Issue. 31; 22 January 2008 |
| Do cheap cars reconcile aspirations with emissions? - 22 January 2008 |
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"The unveiling of the 'people's car' Nano has aroused many emotions. Some are celebrating Indian engineering prowess and its challenge to the Chinese manufacturing genius; others are praising its egalitarian pricing that extends the right to free mobility to the aspiring millions in India; yet others are expressing horror..."
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