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Indian Govt Plans 20°C AC Temperature Limit: Will It Help The Planet?
12 Jun 2025
| ETV Bharat
The Indian government has proposed to implement temperature regulations for air conditioning units in India. The Indian research and policy institute, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has found that operating air conditioners at a higher temperature, such as 27°C, can substantially lower electricity consumption and costs compared to lower temperature settings like 18°C. TERI’s research indicates that changing AC usage habits to a setting of 24°C can result in substantial energy
Read moreThe Hindu Huddle 2025: Role of multilateral regime remains relevant in fight against climate change: experts
27 May 2025
| The Hindu
Drawing from her experience in the field, Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Senior Fellow & Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI, said while the science is strong and solid, there continues to be the need for the right kind of technologies, finance to be put in place to help countries cope with the situation that may arise.
Read moreTackling climate change with green mobility
16 May 2025
| The Pioneer
A report by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) warns that if we do not act, transport emissions in India could increase sixfold in the coming decades. These issues are more than abstract concerns — they pose tangible risks to the daily lives and well-being of millions.
Read moreAssam transforming into a land of peace, prosperity: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
26 Apr 2025
| Business Standard
Addressing the 32nd Convocation of Gauhati University, the Assam Chief Minister Mr Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasised that India is advancing through the pillars of culture, education, science and the arts. State Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu, Director General of TERI Dr Vibha Dhawan, Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University, Prof Nani Gopal Mahanta, also spoke on the occasion.
Read moreInaugural edition of Deenbandhu Andrews Samvaad at St Stephen’s College concludes
23 Apr 2025
| The Pioneer
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy Resources Institute (TERI), highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on the poor, emphasising the role of individual responsibility in climate action.
Read moreWhy Delhi feels like oven after sunset: Multiple warm nights recorded in April, no relief for residents
19 Apr 2025
| The Times of India
According to Dr Prasoon Singh, a fellow at the Centre for Climate Change Research at TERI, while the city is still seeing high night temperatures, low humidity levels have so far stopped high stress levels from unleashing havoc on residents, for now.
Read moreEnvironmental activists urge Fadnavis to halt riverfront development project works
16 Apr 2025
| The Times of India
Citing a report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the activists warned that increased rainfall projected to rise by 15% to 37% due to climate change could worsen flooding risk if natural flow of rivers is restricted.
Read moreWSDS 2025 calls for collaborative and inclusive approach for climate action
09 Mar 2025
| The Statesman
An urgent collective action, leading to partnerships among various stakeholders is the need of the hour to address the multifaceted challenges facing the world today, an international summit organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) here this week has underscored.
Read moreIndia most likely undercounting heat-related deaths: Former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan
08 Mar 2025
| The New Indian Express
Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former WHO chief scientist and Health Ministry advisor, stated on the sidelines of TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi that India is "most likely" undercounting heat-related deaths as a result of a lack of robust data. However, the government is currently enhancing surveillance to mitigate the health effects of extreme conditions.
Read moreExperts discuss sustainable military infrastructure and emerging techs
07 Mar 2025
| The Times of India
Experts from premier institutions including IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, IISD, CDRI, TERI, and BMTPC took part in the seminar on emerging technologies and sustainable infrastructure at Bhopal Military Station on 6 March 2025. The event was organised by The Indian Army and Military Engineering Services (MES), in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur.
Read moreGeopolitical tensions weakening trust, US decision will influence COP30: Brazil's climate minister
06 Mar 2025
| The Times of India
At the World Sustainable Development Summit organized by TERI in New Delhi Brazil's Environment and Climate Minister, Ms Marina Silva, stated that geopolitical tensions are undermining confidence, and the United States' decision will impact COP30. She stated that although multilateralism is struggling to adequately tackle global concerns, it remains the one feasible road forward.
Read moreUnion Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sh. Bhupender Yadav addresses Inaugural Session at World Sustainable Development Summit, 2025
06 Mar 2025
| Press Information Bureau
The Global South is driving the climate agenda, and the world now looks to India as a leader. In 2020 alone, India slashed its GHG emissions by 7.93%—a testament to its commitment to climate action said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Sh. Bhupender Yadav in his inaugural address on 05 March 2025 at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025. The summit was organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) with the theme "Partnerships for Accelerating
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