Opinion
Set up wetlands to cure wastewater
21 Apr 2017 |
Dr Sonia Grover
,Dr Fayaz Ahmad Malla
| Deccan Herald
The potential for achieving improved water quality while creating a valuable wildlife habitat has led to a growing interest in the use of constructed wetlands, say Ms Sonia Grover, Associate Fellow and Dr Fayaz Ahmad Malla, Research Associate, Water Resources Division, TERI.
Sharing the Teesta
04 Apr 2017 |
| The Statesman
The Teesta river is a highly emotive issue on both sides of the border. There is need for interaction at the level of experts outside the Governments from both countries to demystify the issue, and for the flow-back of suggestions to the respective Governments, says Dr S K Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow & Senior Director, Water Resources Division, TERI.
Reviving traditional water bodies is essential for smart cities
31 Mar 2017 |
Dr Sonia Grover
,Dr Fayaz Ahmad Malla
| DailyO
India's history is witness to how well-planned cities of our ancient civilisation were equipped with outstanding systems of water harvesting and drainage, say Ms Sonia Grover, Associate Fellow and Dr Fayaz Ahmad Malla, Research Associate, Water Resources Division, TERI.
Learning the art of architecture
30 Mar 2017 |
| Ms Chitrangada Bisht
| The Pioneer
To make sustainable and high performance buildings, the right combination of passive and active design strategies must be used to minimise resource use, says Ms Chitrangada Bisht, Programme Manager & Area Convenor, Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment Council, Sustainable Habitat division, TERI.
Does India need a new forest policy?
21 Mar 2017 |
Dr Pia Sethi
| The Hindustan Times
A new forest policy provides an opportunity to keep pace with the times, recognise important milestones in Indian forestry such gram sabha-based governance, the role of community-owned and managed areas or issues such as biodiversity lying outside protected areas, says Dr Pia Sethi, Fellow, Forestry & Biodiversity division, TERI.
Even Waste Water Shouldn't Be Wasted
18 Mar 2017 |
| The Hindu Business Line
Waste water is not just an ecological imperative, it opens up business opportunities as well, says Dr S K Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow & Director, Water Resources division, TERI.
Digitising payments via the sun
20 Feb 2017 |
| The Financial Express
Solar can be the answer to India's electricity needs, and also boosts digital payments, says Mr Amit Kumar, Senior Director, Social Transformation Division, TERI.
Pollution in cities: remedial action must
15 Feb 2017 |
Mr Jai Kishan Malik
,Dr Sumit Sharma
| Deccan Herald
A recent study by The Energy and Resources Institute showed that the whole Indo-Gangetic plain is severely polluted on account of particulate matter. The study concludes that the situation would relentlessly worsen and spread to other parts of the country if remedial actions are not taken immediately, say Mr Jai Kishan Malik, Research Associate and Mr Sumit Sharma, Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change, TERI.
Invasive species: Its adaptability and harmful effects
12 Feb 2017 |
Dr Chetan A Gaonkar
| The Goan
There are over 18 harmful different species of plants and animals that are reported along the Indian coastline that might have got invaded and established, notes Dr Chetan A Gaonkar, Research Associate, TERI Western Regional Centre, along with co-author Mr A C Anil
Marine Bioinvasion
11 Feb 2017 |
Dr Chetan A Gaonkar
| The Goan
With increased globalization, biological invasion of non-native species into native biodiversity of any bioregion is a threat to cope with, and the consequences of such invasions are being realized increasingly in recent years writes Dr Chetan A Gaonkar, Research Associate, TERI Western Regional Centre, along with co-author Mr AC Anil.