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Here's what's choking Delhi and NCR. Govt panel reveals major air pollution contributors
02 Nov 2023
| The Economic Times
Noida and Ghaziabad are the main sources of PM2.5 pollution in Delhi. The lack of a unified approach hinders progress in combating air pollution. There is a need for the Uttar Pradesh government to conduct a source apportionment study to identify local sources of pollution in both cities, similar to what has been done in Delhi says Mr Suresh Ramasubramanya Iyer, Senior Fellow and area convener at the Centre for Air Quality Research of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreExposure to PM2.5 found to increase anaemia, low birth weight risk among Indian children
01 Nov 2023
| The Print
Exposure to fine particle pollution (PM2.5) has been found to increase the risk of anaemia, acute respiratory infection and low birth weight among children in India, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. The team from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, and other institutes, also suggested that using 'total PM2.5 mass' to measure exposure to air pollution could "substantially underestimate" the true
Read moreDelhi has world’s most toxic air on farm fires and lack of wind
23 Oct 2023
| Bloomberg
India's capital has recorded the world's most toxic air as seasonal fires to clear farmland added to pollution from vehicles, construction and coal-fired power plants. The current poor air quality is due to a drop in temperatures and slow wind speeds that's hampered the dispersal of pollution says Dr Anju Goel, Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute.
Read moreAhead of COP28 Summit, experts discuss plan to bridge Rs 16 tln gap in MSME sustainable finance
20 Oct 2023
| The Economic Times
TERI has launched the Expert Group on financing MSMEs for Long Term Low Carbon Development Strategy in association with Bloomberg Philanthropies, said Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Associate Director, TERI.
Read moreLoss and Damage Fund talks deadlocked before COP28 as rich nations push for World Bank control
19 Oct 2023
| The Print
Private sector capital can be leveraged and other multilateral financial institutions can be asked to contribute to the Fund if it’s operated by the World Bank as a facility. The World Bank facility will offer loans rather than grants. This could lead to countries accumulating debt, said Mr R R Rashmi, former lead climate negotiator and Distinguished Fellow at TERI.
Read morePrayers and pollution — the two Ps of the Puja
18 Oct 2023
| The Indian Express
Idols are mostly made of PoP and decorated with non-biodegradable materials which are highly contaminating in nature says Ms Niyati Seth, a Research Associate at TERI.
Read moreEarly farm fires, Met conditions may help keep toxic air at bay this winter
17 Oct 2023
| The Times of India
Although stubble burning started earlier this year, its frequency is relatively low compared to the overall incidents observed in this period, indicating the worst is yet to come says Mr R Suresh, Senior Fellow, Centre for Air Quality Research, TERI.
Read moreGCC cracks down on big bulk waste generators, imposes fine
10 Oct 2023
| The Times of India
To tackle the menace, the GCC is in talks with TERI, a research think-tank to take sessions for BWGs on rules, penalties and impacts of dumping bulk waste in GCC bins. Ms V Videesha, research associate, waste management division, TERI, said they would be speaking on how BWGs could manage organic waste composting, producing bio-gas and outsourcing them.
Read moreIn green push, bicycles emerge as new mode of transport in Srinagar
08 Oct 2023
| Deccan Herald
According to a study by TERI, if bicycles replaced motorised vehicles for short distance trips, it can result in an annual benefit of Rs 1.8 trillion through energy savings (oil equivalent) and CO2 emission reduction.
Read moreNeed and Demand for Green Buildings in India
07 Oct 2023
| The CSR Journal
Energy efficiency lies at the core of green buildings. They optimise energy efficiency, water usage, and waste management, while also considering the use of local materials and ecology. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) estimates that embracing green building concepts could save a substantial 8,400 megawatts of power annually in Indian urban areas, effectively providing lighting for 550,000 homes each year. These figures underscore the significant impact green buildings can
Read moreDeveloped nations' L&D funding proposals threaten progress at COP28, Global South experts warn
30 Sep 2023
| The Hindu Business Line
India should insist on consistency with UNFCCC principles of equity and common-but-differentiated responsibilities. The Responsibility lies squarely with developed countries, there cannot be two sets of rules one for general climate finance and another for loss and damage said Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Read moreSustainability Dialogues: An interview with Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI
29 Sep 2023
| BSG for SDG Sustainable Newsletter, issue 13, September 2023
It is natural to feel overwhelmed when faced with huge challenges such as combating air pollution and promoting sustainability. However, the key is in not getting bogged down and maintaining momentum towards working for sustainable solutions. What is important is the choice 'to act' towards a solution which will inspire others to set off a domino effect says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
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