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River froths, but pollution not to blame

09 Aug 2024

| The Times of India

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Delhi Jal Board, assigned the task of studying the froth formation and suggesting long-term solutions for this, have identified the presence of water hyacinth and biomass as the reasons for the froth. A team of TERI scientists and officials of DJB and the UP irrigation department, inspected the river on July 26. Neither TERI nor DJB attributed the froth to pollution. In its report to Delhi government TERI, which is also conducting a long-

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann: 3,000 AI-enabled cameras to be installed at Indo-Pak border

07 Aug 2024

| The Tribune

Speaking at a state-level event commemorating Van Mahotsav in Hoshiarpur, Punjab's Chief Minister, Mr. Bhagwant Mann, unveiled a Rs. 45 crore carbon credit programme. He added that TERI had assisted in the project's debut. 3,686 farmers from all throughout the state would get the money in four installments as a trial experiment. Mann also gave 818 farmers in the Hoshiarpur district checks totaling Rs 1.75 crore as the program's initial installment. The Chief Minister announced that the

Goodbye Lucknow kebabs? Report says Uttar Pradesh to adapt gas cooking to curb pollution

06 Aug 2024

| Deccan Herald

The civic body has proposed shifting coal-fired tandoors to gas-powered cooking. This initiative is to control the air pollution in Lucknow. According to Municipal Commissioner Mr. Indirjit Singh, a study has revealed a decrease in the Air Quality Index (AQI), prompting individuals to be advised to utilize gas tandoors. Over 2,000 tandoors are now in operation. Our investigation with TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) revealed a significant decrease in the Air Quality Index (AQI). He

MG launches EV ecosystem initiatives at DriEV.Bharat

06 Aug 2024

| Financial Express

The event featured the launch of eHUB by MG, the Industry’s first and largest charging platform by an OEM. eHUB by MG was introduced at the event. This is intended to simplify the EV charging experience for customers nationwide by providing them with a single platform. The company also introduced Project REVIVE, an initiative in partnership with TERI, Lohum and BatX, aimed at repurposing EV batteries beyond cars to provide a second life as renewable energy storage systems for sustainable

Green Home Loan: Concept, benefits, eligibility – Here’s everything you need to know

05 Aug 2024

| The Financial Express

A specialized type of mortgage called green home loans encourages environmentally- friendly housing choices. The growing environmental awareness is a primary catalyst for the surge in green home loans in India. Additionally, significant long-term savings on utility bills resulting from enhanced energy and water efficiency serve as a major incentive. According to The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), adopting green building practices in urban India could save an impressive 8,400

Eateries set for green transition with gas, electric tandoors

04 Aug 2024

| Hindustan Times

On NGT directives, LMC launches pilot project in the state capital to replace charcoal-based tandoors in eateries and restaurants with gas and electric appliances. According to TERI expert Ms Devanshi Dixit, the survey findings suggest that replacing coal tandoors with gas alternatives could bring down harmful emissions by 95%, offering significant environmental benefits.

Traffic Jam: बारिश में कैसे संभले ट्रैफिक जाम, मोबाइल की ताकत और बेहतर प्रशिक्षण से बनेगी बात

01 Aug 2024

| Amar Ujala

The big question is whether such traffic jams can be avoided? When the common citizens of a city and the workers engaged in managing the traffic system are aware of which places in the city are likely to be waterlogged, can the severity of this problem be reduced by giving them better training and taking some technical assistance? Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director of Transport and Urban Management Department of TERI, said we should understand that only a certain number of private vehicles

The monsoon rains gave the Yamuna a slight respite and reduced the pollution, but the river water continues to be contaminated beyond acceptable standards. The faecal coliform level, which indicates the presence of untreated sewage in the water, is particularly worrisome and the improvement in the BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) level is insignificant. Experts said the high BOD indicated that the pollution load was still very high. "Faecal coliform levels dropped due to the diluting effect

Spotlighting the Lives of Communities in Coal Economy

29 Jul 2024

| Hindustan Times

The two-day exhibition, "Coal Dependence: Lives in an Extractive Economy," showcased compelling photographs of everyday life in India's coal mining states. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) organized a photo exhibition titled "Coal Dependence: Lives in an Extractive Economy" at its headquarters at the Indian Habitat Centre on July 25 and 26. The two-day exhibition was part of a project "Just Transition: Understanding and the Implications of Moving Away from Coal", supported by the

Concrete Jungles Fuel India's Heatwave Crisis

29 Jul 2024

| Outlook Planet

With over 140 deaths and more than 40,000 hospitalisations for heatstroke, according to the Health Ministry's National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), summer 2024 has seen the most dramatic heatwave yet. It is no longer metaphorical. Cities, for example, often face the brunt of a heatwave. This can be squarely attributed to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect, which is when urban areas have a significant temperature difference from surrounding rural areas due to a lack of green cover and