Articles
Net-Zero Energy Buildings in India: A Step Towards Sustainable Urban Development
17 Jul 2025 | Shalini Gupta
Buildings play an essential role as India’s urban population–along with constructed buildings–is projected to increase nearly fourfold in the year 2050.
Why Youth Participation Matters in Climate Action
08 Jul 2025 | Sonal Ravishankar Chaudhary
Around the world, youngsters are voicing dissent against economic, social, and environmental systems that contribute to climate degradation.
Grassroots Climate Action in Uttarakhand: Partnerships, Participation, and Progress
27 Jun 2025
Agriculture is the backbone of the hill economy in Uttarakhand. However, most of the farming in the state is rain-fed, with irrigation facilities primarily restricted to the plains and valleys.
India’s New AC Set Point Rule: A Small Tweak with Big Implications
19 Jun 2025 | Shaurya Anand
Why a shift from 16°C to 20°C could reshape the nation’s energy future and cooling habits.
Climate Anxiety in Youth: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
11 Jun 2025 | Snigdha Majumder
A recent survey reveals that 94% of Indian youth are grappling with eco-anxiety amid the climate crisis.
The Silent Disaster: Why India Must Build Stronger Heatwave Resilience
30 May 2025 | Sonal Singh
Between 1992 and 2015, official estimates recorded 24,223 deaths caused by heatwaves, earning it the labels of a “silent killer” or an “invisible disaster.”
Echoes of the Urban Forest: Reclaiming Green in India’s Urban Cities
20 May 2025
The rapid growth of major cities and state capitals in India has led to an increased demand for housing, commercial spaces, and infrastructure.
Financing India’s Green Transition: Challenges and Pathways
09 May 2025 | Sidharth Sinha| | Amshika Amar
According to a report by India Briefing, the industrial sector contributes 27.63% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Burning Point: Increasing Heatwaves Threaten Lives Across India
30 Apr 2025
In April 2025, Delhi experienced an intense heatwave, recording the hottest day of the year so far and the warmest night in six years. It also marked the highest maximum temperature for April in the last three years. These conditions, now becoming more frequent and severe, are a stark reminder of the urgent need to address heat-related risks.
Microbial Innovation for Coalbed Methane: TERI’s Role in Advancing CBM Technology
16 Apr 2025
Coalbed methane (CBM) represents a significant portion of the world’s natural gas reserves, and it has been suggested that up to 20% of the world’s natural gas, including CBM, is microbial in origin. However, the drilling and maintenance of microbial CBM wells are becoming increasingly uneconomical due to the currently low gas prices, growing competition from shale gas production, and the relatively short lifespan of CBM production wells.