Tag: Electricity
Uranium and Thorium Release from Coal Power Plants: Air Toxicity, Human Exposure, and Health Risks
Coal-fired power plants are one of the largest technogenic sources of uranium and thorium released into the environment.
Coal-fired power plants are significant contributors to...
Corona Discharge Decoded
What is Corona Discharge?
Corona discharge is like a glowing halo that forms around high-voltage electrical conductors—like the wires carrying electricity overhead. Imagine a balloon...
Smart Meter Standoff: West Bengal Pauses Amid Bill Backlash, Karnataka Continues Deployment Despite Public Concern
West Bengal Halts Smart Meter Deployment for Residential Users Following Backlash on Excessive Bills
June 11, 2025 –Responding to widespread consumer protests over allegedly inflated...
Mumbai Citizens Protest Forced Smart Meter Installations, Allege Disconnection Threats and Regulatory Violations
Mumbai, India – June 14, 2025 – A group of concerned Mumbai citizens gathered outside the BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) office to protest...
Smart Meters: All India Electricity Consumers’ Association Rejects Power Privatization
The All India Electricity Consumers’ Association (AIECA) has expressed serious concerns about the privatization of the power sector and the requirement for smart meters...
Smart Meters: Exploring the Future of Power and the Hurdles Ahead
In an age increasingly defined by technology, even our electricity consumption is undergoing a transformation. Enter smart meters, the digital replacements for traditional analog...