KT Rama Rao

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KTR Launches India's 1st 'Cool Rood' Policy In Telangana

Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao launched India's first 'Cool Roof' Policy in Telangana. Initiated by the BRS-led Telangana Government, the policy will ensure faster adoption of cool roofs in the state, and develop an ecosystem of suppliers, trained manpower, testing, and materials to support the implementation of cool roofs. The new policy will save energy and people from the scorching heat, predicted this summer in Telangana.

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 - 12:04 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: KTR, Cool Roof Policy, Urban Heat, ENERGY, telangana government

Courtesy: The Times of India

University of Hull

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University Of Hull Offers PhD Scholarships In Energy & Environment Institute

University of Hull offers fully funded PhD scholarships for eligible candidates in its Energy and Environment Institute. The candidates are expected to address the challenges in the field of offshore wind energy and environment. Selected candidates will receive a scholarship which covers tution fees of all four years and an annual stipend. Interested candidates should apply for the scholarship through University of Hull's official … read-more

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 - 02:27 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: University of Hull, PhD, ENERGY, environment, Study Abroad

Courtesy: Brifly News

"Orca," the world's largest plant to capture carbon dioxide

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'Orca' World's Largest Plant To Clean Air Starts Work: Switzerland

To fight against climate change and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, the world's largest plant named ''Orka or Energy'' has become operational on September 8. Reportedly, Orka is built by Switzerland's Climeworks and Iceland's Carbfix and reportedly turns carbon dioxide into rock. While running at its capacity, it can suck 4,000 tonnes of CO2 every year that is equal to the emission from about 870 cars.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 - 11:30 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Iceland, Orca, carbon dioxide, ENERGY, Climate Change

Courtesy: NDTV