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"Towards Sustainable Coal-Power in India"

"Towards Sustainable Coal-Power in India"

Presentation at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh

Presentation, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School

May 8, 2008

Author: Ananth Chikkatur, Associate, Energy Technology Innovation Policy

Belfer Center Programs or Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy; Environment and Natural Resources; Science, Technology, and Public Policy

 

In this presentation, Chikkatur discusses India's energy challenges and scenarios, especially as they relate to coal and sustainability, and technological barriers and opportunities for cleaner coal extraction. He delves into policy options and other facilitating conditions that can enhance cleaner coal extraction and utilization in India, highlights efforts to put ideas into action, and finally he points to future research directions.

 

For more information about this publication please contact the ETIP Coordinator at 617-496-5584.

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