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No rain, second cloud seeding trial on hold due to low moisture
30 Oct 2025
| Tribune
Dr Anju Goel, Associate Director, Air Quality Research Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) said these numbers could be representative of AQI values for PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations and are wrongly written as PM2.5 and PM10 levels. She explained, for instance if Mayur Vihar had a PM2.5 AQI of 221 and a PM10 AQI of 207, that would make sense — but it should be reported as AQI, not µg/m³. When presented as pollutant concentrations (µg/m³), those numbers are misleading and
Read moreISMA seeks ethanol allocation boost, sugar MSP hike in Budget expectations for policy support
29 Oct 2025
| Tribune
Mr. Deepak Ballani, Director General of ISMA, emphasized that ethanol blending is fundamental to the business and contributes to the reduction of crude imports and carbon emissions. Ballan highlights that sugarcane ethanol likely possesses the lowest carbon emission index based on the latest life cycle analysis conducted by ISMA and TERI.
Read moreCloud seeding was never the solution for Delhi’s air pollution
29 Oct 2025
| The Indian Express
Delhi's pollution pattern is no longer a mystery. It's a challenge well understood. Decades of research have consistently identified both its sources and its seasonal behaviour. Studies by IIT Delhi, TERI, and the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) have shown that air quality deteriorates sharply in October and November due to a combination of anthropogenic and meteorological factors.
Read moreMicro sewage treatment plants, dept-wise measures proposed to check froth in river
27 Oct 2025
| Tribune
Following a recommendation from the Delhi government, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has developed a comprehensive strategy to tackle frothing in the Yamuna, which has been a visible sign of the river's poor water quality for many years.
Read moreYamuna froth: Blame it on detergents and dirty water; environment minister says will use it to plug gaps
26 Oct 2025
| The Times of India
Acting on the Delhi govt's recommendation, TERI has prepared a comprehensive strategic plan to tackle frothing in the Yamuna, identifying major pollution sources and department-specific measures to address the issue.
Read moreIndia, ASEAN adopt joint statement on sustainable tourism, pledge to boost eco-friendly practices, cut pollution
26 Oct 2025
| Tribune
The statement further encouraged collaboration between the ASEAN Centre for Energy and India's The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to promote the adoption of clean energy and carbon sink initiatives in the tourism sector.
Read moreAQI improves, wind set to keep airshed ventilated, prevent pollution spike in Gurgaon
24 Oct 2025
| The Times of India
Dr Anju Goel, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Air Quality Research Division, TERI, said the spike between 19-21 October 2025 indicates that firecracker emissions alone contributed to an 18% rise in AQI.
Read moreGuyana introduces nano fertilizer to transform agriculture, improve yields
23 Oct 2025
| Guyana Chronicle
The introduction of the fertiliser developed through collaboration between the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) of India marks a major milestone in the government's push to modernise the sector, enhance productivity, and reduce environmental impacts.
Read moreWhat is polluting Delhi's air? Govt report reveals main factors behind 'very poor' AQI
20 Oct 2025
| The Hindustan Times
The 2018 source apportionment study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) had meanwhile identified industries (30%), which included thermal power plants, as the biggest source of PM 2.5 pollution in winters, followed closely by vehicles (28%).
Read moreIndia must move beyond tokenism in climate-gender policy: CRF Dialogue
19 Oct 2025
| Daily Excelsior
India must shift from checkbox approaches to fully integrating gender justice into climate policy, speakers said at a dialogue hosted by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF). Keynote speakers included Ms Kalyani Raj, President of the All India Women's Conference and Dr Mini Govindan, Senior Fellow, TERI.
Read moreTERI’s ‘Transport In Climate Action’ Roundtable Highlights Finance, Technology, And Equity As Keys To Low-Carbon Mobility In India And Developing Nations
06 Oct 2025
| Solar Quarter
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) organized a high-level roundtable titled "Transport in Climate Action: National Priorities and Global Expectations for COP30" on September 26, 2025. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, financial experts, and researchers to discuss strategies for decarbonizing the transport sector in India and other developing countries.
Read moreDelhi breathes easy as farm fires in nearby states decline sharply
06 Oct 2025
| Mint
The reduction in fire count during the period may be attributed to crop damage due to massive flood in the region. However, largescale awareness and initiatives related to crop residue management in both Punjab and Haryana might have led to the reduction in the crop residue burning events, said Dr Arindam Datta, Senior Fellow, TERI.
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