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Some groups of countries tend to think that all the financing for fossil fuels should be stopped and restricted. The problem with this, among other things, is that it ignores the efforts to achieve the sustainable development goals that many countries are making. Moving away from fossil fuels has to be a country-driven process. It is best left to them to decide which sectors to address first rather than addressing it globally, said Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow at TERI.
Read moreThe air quality in Delhi and surrounding areas is very poor. Especially in winter, the level of PM 2.5 becomes three to four times the average level of the year. According to TERI's Source Apportionment Study, the transport sector accounted for 23 percent of Delhi's air pollution in 2019. Two-wheelers account for 70 percent of the total vehicle sales in India, said Mr IV Rao, Visiting Senior Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.
Read moreMs Suruchi Bhadwal, Director, Earth Science and Climate Change, TERI said extreme weather events in our regions have shown that the effects of climate change are increasing, and more and more people are being affected. The need to transform our energy systems is obvious, requiring support for technology/ best practice development and deployment at scales.
Read moreIndia may be the third largest emitting country in the world, but our position in absolute emissions is far, far lower than others. While India had its own growth plan that required a robust energy regime, nevertheless, the country had taken measures across transport, manufacturing, and power that would reduce climate impacts versus a 'business-as-usual' case, said Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Read moreAs per the recent data from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 95 of the 132 non-attainment cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) have seen an overall improvement in PM10 levels in 2021 compared to 2017, said Dr Anju Goel, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.
Read moreBetween 2016–2021, extreme events triggered by climate change caused damage to crops in over 36 million hectares and a $3.75 billion loss for farmers in the country. Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director for Earth Science and Climate Change, TERI, said the impacts of climate change are already being experienced with an increase in extreme weather events with more and more people and infrastructure affected.
Read moreThe Russia-Ukraine conflict will further slow down India's progress in meeting key goals. India has a very good track record in combating climate change compared to other countries, said Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Read moreFire at Dhapa landfill in Kolkata is self-sustained by methane supply from biodegradable waste. Methane is formed when biodegradable wastes degrade without contact with air as layers of the new waste pile over them. Once the methane gas is formed, it escapes through any fissure it finds, said Dr Sunil Pandey, Director of Environment & Waste Management Division, TERI.
Read moreInteracting with researchers at the field station of TERI, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for the UNFCCC, Mr Mahmoud Mohieldin underscored the need to place sustainable development as a core issue in climate action, particularly since it has been sidelined from the climate agenda.
Read moreThe finale session of The Economic Times Global Sustainability Alliance featured ambassadors from the UK, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Uruguay, along with Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI as they discussed reconciling opportunities and challenges of climate-resilient development.
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