India faces a painful move to renewable energy
Millions are forced to live with fallout of the dirtiest fuels; govt blames lack of funds to pay for greener power
Uncha Amirpur, India
SUBEDAR Singh bears the scars of India's painful reliance on dirty power and its struggle to pay for the costly transition to the brave new world of solar and renewable electricity.
Last year, the farmer walked into a field in his village and suffered 70 per cent burns to his feet and ankles from an underground coal fire caused by a nearby power plant. Singh said he dragged himself out of the field and then fainted from the searing pain.
The people of Uncha A…
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