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Eateries 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.

Traffic 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

The monsoon rains gave the Yamuna a slight respite and reduced the pollution, but the river water continues to be contaminated beyond acceptable standards. The faecal coliform level, which indicates the presence of untreated sewage in the water, is particularly worrisome and the improvement in the BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) level is insignificant. Experts said the high BOD indicated that the pollution load was still very high. "Faecal coliform levels dropped due to the diluting effect

Spotlighting the Lives of Communities in Coal Economy

29 Jul 2024

| Hindustan Times

The two-day exhibition, "Coal Dependence: Lives in an Extractive Economy," showcased compelling photographs of everyday life in India's coal mining states. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) organized a photo exhibition titled "Coal Dependence: Lives in an Extractive Economy" at its headquarters at the Indian Habitat Centre on July 25 and 26. The two-day exhibition was part of a project "Just Transition: Understanding and the Implications of Moving Away from Coal", supported by the

Concrete Jungles Fuel India's Heatwave Crisis

29 Jul 2024

| Outlook Planet

With over 140 deaths and more than 40,000 hospitalisations for heatstroke, according to the Health Ministry's National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), summer 2024 has seen the most dramatic heatwave yet. It is no longer metaphorical. Cities, for example, often face the brunt of a heatwave. This can be squarely attributed to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect, which is when urban areas have a significant temperature difference from surrounding rural areas due to a lack of green cover and

The Union Budget 2024-25 Will Steer India Towards a Sustainable Path: TERI Experts

24 Jul 2024

| Krishak Jagat

The Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman 24 July 2024 included several key initiatives like energy transition pathways, climate finance, improving water resources management, and measures related to irrigation and flood management that will boost India's fight against impacts of climate change, according to experts of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). Calling the Union Budget forward-looking, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI said, the

Union Budget 2024: What are the new initiatives in energy security?

23 Jul 2024

| The Week

There are a few new initiatives in the energy sector in the union budget 2024. Except for the announcement to set up a Critical Mineral Mission for domestic production, recycling of critical minerals, and overseas acquisition of critical mineral assets, the budget provisions in the energy sector are strengthening existing schemes. However, experts are of the view that the investments envisaged in renewable energy underscore a move towards a more holistic transition to green energy.  Calling

Budget will steer India towards sustainable path: Experts

23 Jul 2024

| Lokmat Times

The Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman on 23 July 2024 included several key initiatives like energy transition pathways, climate finance, improving water resources management, and measures related to irrigation and flood management that will boost India's fight against impacts of climate change, say climate and energy experts. Calling the Union Budget forward-looking, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, said the Budget is more substantial in terms

Budget 2024: India to develop a taxonomy for climate finance

23 Jul 2024

| The Times of India

India will develop a taxation mechanism for climate finance that will help the country mobilise resources for carrying out climate action in sync with its commitments under the Paris Agreement. The finance minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25 said we will develop a taxonomy for climate finance for enhancing the availability of capital for climate adaptation and mitigation. This will support achievement of the country's climate commitments and green

VMC launches initiative to address air pollution in Vijayawada

23 Jul 2024

| The Hindu

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), launched an initiative on 23 July 2024 to address air pollution in the city. As part of the initiative, a team will work on identifying and mapping polluted areas across the city over next couple of days, and later, after conducting an analysis of the situation, will recommend control measures to mitigate pollution. During a meeting on Tuesday with representatives from Artha

Balancing Economic Growth With Environmental Protection: Focus On Sustainable Development And Increasing Green Cover

23 Jul 2024

| Jagran

India wants to progress in an environmentally and ecologically sound manner. We need to address the complexities of the decline in land, water and air quality and focus on sustainable development. For a developed India, attention must be given to various ideas such as promoting clean energy, building resilient infrastructure and communities and ensuring the availability of clean air and water. Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of TERI, says that there is ample evidence that changes can be