Balancing Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation

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The Great Indian Bustard faces extinction by 2040 due to power line induced deaths, prompting the Supreme Court to intervene and ask companies involved in renewable energy projects to take corrective measures. However, companies expressed concerns over the $4 billion additional expenses that could affect awarded projects. The government, focusing on renewable energy, is pushing to reduce coal dependence despite the rising electricity consumption in India.

In today’s episode for 12th April 2024, we explain how the tussle between saving Rajasthan’s state bird and renewable power has led to the recognition of a new distinct fundamental right.

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