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Assam: Udalguri Krishi Vigyan Kendra organizes Stakeholders Meet
19 Aug 2024
| The Sentinel Assam
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Udalguri recently organized a stakeholder' consultation program at its meeting hall with the participation of 50 farmers and stakeholders from various villages of Udalguri district. The project "Developing a Voluntary Carbon Market Project for Agro forestry Plantations and Regenerative Agriculture in the State of Assam" developed by Assam Agricultural University, The Energy and Resources Institute, and ReNew.
Read moreEmpowering Youth as catalysts for Climate Action: 5th edition of Youth Climate Conclave (YCC) launched on International Youth Day
16 Aug 2024
| Krishak Jagat
Marking International Youth Day, the 5th edition of the Youth Climate Conclave (YCC) was launched on Monday (12th August 2024), with enthusiastic participation from the young innovators across India, united in their mission to develop creative solutions to combat climate change. The virtual event was organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) under the EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP) project, supported by the European Union and managed by the Delegation of
Read moreWater hyacinth and biomass trigger unseasonal froth in Yamuna
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 govt, TERI, which is also conducting a long-term
Read moreRiver 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-
Read morePunjab 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
Read moreGoodbye 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
Read moreMG 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
Read moreGreen 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
Read moreEateries 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.
Read moreTraffic 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
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