Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Energonomics Episode: India's Emissions and Alternatives
This video discusses India's efforts to reduce pollution from power plants.
The episode examines rules about sulfur emissions.
They question whether focusing on sulfur is the best strategy.
The video also wonders if the tools used to remove sulfur, like FGDs, are really helping.
They also want to explore other pollution types and methods to generate clean power.
Energonomics episode discusses India's sulphur emissions norms.
Professor R Srikanth, Dean at NIAS, provides insights.
Episode questions if sulphur is the primary concern.
The discussion examines FGDs and their impact.
Alternative energy options for India's transition from coal are explored.
- Who
- Richa Mishra interviews Professor R Srikanth about sulphur emissions in India.
- What
- An episode of Energonomics with Richa Mishra discusses India’s sulphur emissions norms and alternative energy options.
- When
- Published on August 3, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To challenge existing pollution narratives and explore alternative solutions for India's transition from coal.
Existing Pollution Narrative
Alternative perspectives
Focus on Sulphur vs. Other Pollutants
Existing Pollution Narrative
Focusing primarily on sulphur emissions.
Alternative perspectives
Challenging this focus by highlighting other issues.
The effectiveness of FGDs
Existing Pollution Narrative
Belief that FGDs (Flue Gas Desulfurizers) are necessary to remove sulphur.
Alternative perspectives
Questioning the necessity or effectiveness of FGDs, suggesting they might worsen climate and water use.
- Podcast Title
- Energonomics with Richa Mishra
- Episode Title
- Coal vs climate: Can India power up with cleaner alternatives?
- Expert
- Professor R Srikanth, Dean at NIAS
- Focus
- India’s sulphur emissions norms
- Date Published
- August 3, 2025
