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What are the worst polluters in Delhi NCR? Here’s what a TERI report says
18 Nov 2024
| The Indian Express
As pollution levels soar, what are the main contributors to air pollutants in the National Capital Region (NCR)? A draft report on a 2021 emission inventory the latest available answers this question, reiterating some of what earlier such inventories have found and marking a few departures. An emission inventory, usually prepared for a particular year, quantifies emissions from different sources for a city or region for that year. The 2021 draft report was prepared by The Energy and
Read moreIndian scientists are showing an interest in advancing solar geoengineering research
18 Nov 2024
| Mongabay India
There is also interest in understanding the social aspects of SRM. Researchers at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) plan to study how perspectives on the governance of solar geoengineering are evolving in India and South Asia – research that is again supported by the Degrees Initiative. "We want to have a sense of how climate policy researchers and international relations researchers, some of whom represent government interests, view the issue of solar geoengineering use," said
Read moreWhat India expects from the developed world’s climate plans
18 Nov 2024
| India Spend
Developed nations have to account for developing countries' growth needs while setting their NDCs, believes Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Associate Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, The Energy and Resources Institute.
Read moreExperts deliberate on India's Bio-engineered Crop Policy - PHD Chamber's Roundtable
16 Nov 2024
| Krishak Jagat
Dr Arvind Kapur, Distinguished Fellow, Sustainable Agriculture, TERI while presenting the future outlook said that all stakeholders should move beyond the initial questions and take concrete steps towards policy formulation. "We should move from the initial questions to policy formulation that can reduce regulatory barriers for GM crops in India," he said. Dr Kapur underlined the economic reasons for adopting GM technology and said, "Farmers are looking for crops that are easy to grow
Read moreClimate summit takes off in Baku with low-key presence from India
15 Nov 2024
| The Telegraph
Former senior environment department official and negotiator Mr R.R. Rashmi, who is now a distinguished fellow at TERI, is of a different opinion. "The heads of governments attending climate CoPs in the very first few days is a recent trend and it is not mandatory. It started from 2021 when the commencement of the Paris Agreement had just started and was needed to put it on a high pedestal," he said, reminding that "this year's agenda of the COP is more technical than political as it
Read moreTERI is Dedicated to Shaping a Greener Future
13 Nov 2024
| Energetica India Magazine
Inclusivity is at the heart of sustainable growth, and women's leadership is pivotal in driving innovation and advancing progress within the sustainable energy sector, said Ms Shabnam Bassi, Director, TERI.
Read moreSacred cows to become agents of energy as India eyes bioenergy to cut carbon
11 Nov 2024
| Forbes India
Biogas is considered a clean energy because the waste used to produce it is completely natural, said Dr Suneel Pandey, Senior Fellow and Director, The Energy and Resources Institute. He added it is a sustainable solution to make wealth from waste.
Read moreCOP29. Trump presidency casts long shadow over climate summit
10 Nov 2024
| The Hindu Business Line
Mr Manjeev Puri, Distinguished Fellow at the New Delhi-based think tank The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said in a statement a day after Trump’s election, While past experience hasn't been encouraging, hope must remain for the next Trump Presidency.
Read moreTERI experts gear up for COP29, advocating inclusive climate solutions and enhanced global action
09 Nov 2024
| Indian Bureaucracy
As the 29th session of the Conference of Parties (COP29) in 2024 approaches, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) experts are set to present their seasoned insights and innovative strategies on the global stage. Their focus is on advancing climate finance solutions, addressing loss and damage, and promoting resilient, sustainable development pathways.
Read moreIndia’s push for green hydrogen: TERI policy brief calls for pilot projects subsidies, and SPVs
09 Nov 2024
| ET Energyworld
Emphasizing innovation, competitive procurement, and government-backed initiatives, TERI's report explores the multiple hurdles and opportunities in building a sustainable green hydrogen ecosystem in India.
Read moreMobility crisis is behind pollution in city: CSE
07 Nov 2024
| The Pioneer
Delhi requires another 60 per cent reduction to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for PM2.5. Similar trend is reflected in the winter pollution, even though the winter peaks have declined the average level for the winter months have stayed elevated and also seen an increase. These data points are based on the CSE's analysis from different bodies, including the IITM, TERI-ARAI, CPCB's real-time air quality data and traffic data from Google map, among others.
Read moreHow students were inspired to shun plastic
06 Nov 2024
| The Times of India
Ms Saltanat Kazi, Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Southern Regional Centre, Bengaluru, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the crucial role of youth as future decision-makers in waste management. She advocated for schools to become plastic-free zones and implement comprehensive waste management strategies, including source segregation and litter-free drives. Students, as future decision-makers of the country, must use their knowledge to cut plastic consumption and
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