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Reasons why Indian roads are dangerous, other than bad driving
16 Oct 2018
| The Times of India
Vadodara and Thiruvananthapuram seem to be more pedestrian friendly than many metros as less than 10% of the footpaths in these cities are encroached on, a field audit carried out for the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety has indicated. On the other hand, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Hisar are at the bottom with more than 80% of the total footpath length in these cities encroached upon. The survey done by IIT-Delhi, DIMTS and TERI as a part of an audit conducted for the apex court panel
Read moreIndia’s leading oil companies must install vapour recovery systems: NGT
14 Oct 2018
| Rajya Sabha
India’s National Green Tribunal has told state-controlled oil companies to equip their stations with vapour recovery devices by October 31, in an effort to reduce toxic emissions at fuel stations.
Read moreCM attends TERI Meet – The Voice of Sikkim
09 Oct 2018
| Sikkim News
The Chief Minister of Sikkim Mr Pawan Chamling presided over the inaugural session of The Eastern and Northeastern Region Policy Dialogue on "Making Liveable Cities: Challenges and Way Forward". Organized by TERI, the dialogue was held primarily to bring together policy makers, academicians and experts under one roof to discuss and deliberate upon the various challenges faced by broadening urban development and its hazards on the environment.
Read moreBoost Kolkata's tram infra, explore dual-use of overhead power lines: TERI
05 Oct 2018
| Business Standard
TERI has advocated bolstering the city’s tram infrastructure, including exploring the possibility of electric buses making use of the same overhead power supply network. Tram infrastructure should be improved. The state government can explore dual-use of tram overhead power supply network, as the same can be shared by electric buses, said TERI’s Director General Dr Ajay Mathur on the sidelines of a Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry programme.
Read moreCESC looking at feasibility of setting up electric vehicle charging stations in Kolkata
04 Oct 2018
| The Hindu Business Line
Power utility CESC Ltd is evaluating the possibility of setting up electric vehicle charging stations in the city. According to Mr Debasish Banerjee, Managing Director, Distribution, CESC, the company is currently trying to understand the mechanism behind setting up and running such power stations. Mr Banerjee was speaking at a seminar on sustainable development jointly organised by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and TERI. Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI, said a lot has
Read moreNew National Mineral Policy Vs The 2008 Policy
24 Sep 2018
| ET Now
The National Minerals Policy, the third policy in the post-reform period, after NMP 1993 and 2008 is currently being finalised and is expected to be announced in the next few weeks. Given that the mining sector is still languishing - latest GDP nos show the mining sector grew by just 0.1% in the first quarter even as the eco grew 8.2%. Mr S Vijay Kumar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, speaks on the issue.
See videoIEA highlights India’s progressive role in the global energy marketplace
04 Sep 2018
| ESI Africa
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has been commended by Mr R K Singh, India’s Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, on its contribution to global energy analysis and the substantive progress it is making to ‘open its doors’ to emerging countries. During a recent visit to New Delhi, Dr Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director focused on the increasing role of India in the global energy market, highlighting the country’s efforts in boosting electrification, rapidly improving
Read moreOil prices poised for further hike: International Energy Agency
31 Aug 2018
| The Economic Times
Indian economy remains vulnerable to oil price fluctuations, which makes it important for the country to diversify sources of supply, use biofuels, and to reduce energy consumption by cars, trucks and factories, according to Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, IEA. Dr Birol delivered the 17th Darbari Seth Lecture organised by TERI.
Read moreInvest kerosene subsidy savings in solar lighting: Study
22 Aug 2018
| Business Standard
A part of kerosene subsidy savings in India could be invested in helping the vulnerable section of society access clean lighting through off-grid solar lighting technologies, a new study has suggested. The study by International Institute for Sustainable Development and TERI explored the business model for a 'kerosene-solar subsidy swap’. It says a shift to solar lighting will reduce the need for ongoing expenditure on subsidies because any government support would help cover one-off capital
Read moreUse of agricultural residues in power plants can cut Delhi pollution by 8 per cent by 2025: Study
22 Aug 2018
| The Economic Times
The use of agricultural residues in power plants can help reduce pollution in the Delhi-NCR region by 8 per cent by 2025, according to a recent study. The study, conducted jointly by TERI and Automotive Research Association of India, suggests several measures that could help in reducing pollution by 2025. It indicated that up to 26 per cent of pollution in the city in summer is caused by internal factors like vehicular emissions and this goes up to 36 per cent in winter. The study suggested
Read more36% of Delhi’s winter bad air is its own doing: Study
17 Aug 2018
| The Times of India
Delhi may be responsible for just 26% of its PM2.5 (microscropic, respirable particles) pollution, a new study released has revealed. This figure goes up to 36% in the winter months. Most of the pollution in this category are attributed to upwind regions beyond the city. These are the findings of the source-apportionment study jointly carried out by TERI and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to derive sectorial contributions to air pollution in Delhi and NCR. Data for the study
Read moreFrom Oman to NCR towns, 74% of Delhi’s pollution comes from outside: Study
17 Aug 2018
| Hindustan Times
At least 74% ultrafine particles (PM2.5) in Delhi's air come from outside the city during summers, a study by TERI has found. They come from NCR towns located further north or west of Delhi and beyond even from as far as Pakistan, Afghanistan and Oman. Delhi also contributes to 40% pollution in Noida and 15% in Gurugram during winter. The two satellite towns are located in Delhi's downwind path. Panipat is located on the upwind path of Delhi and receives only 1% pollution from Delhi. TERI
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