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Coal mine methane could save India $980M

India is ramping up renewables, but energy demands mean that a coal phase is tough

Coal mine methane is devastating for the environment, but represents an opportunity when properly captured. Photo: Andrzej Rostek / Shutterstock

Coal mine methane is devastating for the environment, but represents an opportunity if properly captured. Photo: Andrzej Rostek / Shutterstock

Like many developing countries, India's encounter with renewables has not been as straightforward as in the West. The country is aggressively expanding its renewable capacities, with a total of 10 GW of...

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