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Thinking of buying an EV? Know about battery power output
09 Sep 2024
| The Times of India
At the heart of an electric vehicle's performance is its battery—an integral component that can determine how far you can go in your vehicle, how quickly, and how efficiently. A study by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) highlights that improper maintenance and lack of awareness about battery ageing can lead to a 20% increase in downtime.
Read moreAwareness about climate resistant crops, gene editing and correct use of fertilizers is also necessary
05 Sep 2024
| Dainik Jagran
The whole world is affected by the effects of climate change. Its effects on the weather are now clearly visible. The most impact of the change in weather is being seen in the agriculture sector. There are many solutions to deal with this disaster. In Jagran Krishi Panchayat, Mr Kalyan Goswami, head of Agro Chemical Federation, Mr Chandrabhushan, CEO of iForest and Dr. Arvind Kapoor, distinguished fellow in TERI's Sustainable Agriculture Division, expressed their views on the impact of
Read moreIndia could be a green energy powerhouse
04 Sep 2024
| The Times of India
India has set an ambitious net zero goal to achieve by 2070, says Dr Sanjukta Subudhi, Associate Director of microbial biofuels and biochemicals at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). All forms of green energy molecules solar, biobased, hydrothermal, and other biomolecules are seen to play a key role in achieving this net zero goal. One of the cornerstones of India's green energy strategy is its push for biofuels, an energy source that gets far too little attention. The country has
Read moreMercedes-Benz Research and Development India expands Sustainability Garage Initiative
04 Sep 2024
| Business Today
In collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), MBRDI is establishing a Centre of Excellence in New Delhi dedicated to charging infrastructure. This center will provide specialised training programs on the maintenance of charging infrastructure, aiming to certify 60 young professionals this year.
Read moreFarmers of seven new mandals including Ayodhya-Varanasi will get carbon credit
03 Sep 2024
| Hindustan Times
Special Correspondent 07 new divisions have been selected for the purpose of increasing the income of farmers through carbon finance. These include Devipatan, Ayodhya, Jhansi, Mirzapur, Kanpur, Varanasi and Aligarh divisions. For the implementation of the scheme to increase the income of farmers through carbon credit in these divisions, a three-tier MoU was signed on 3 September 2024 between TERI, VNV Advisory and Divisional Chief Forest Conservators of the seven divisions.
Read moreGRIHA Council: Accelerating climate action in the built environment
01 Sep 2024
| The Sunday Guardian
GRIHA Council on 30 August 2024 held its second GRIHA Regional Conference in Hyderabad, Telangana on the theme 'Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment'. This was the second in a series of conferences held throughout the year, held simultaneously with the annual GRIHA Summit, all focused on the same theme. The event was graced by the presence of Shri Sridhar Babu Dudilla, Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications; Industries and Commerce and
Read moreअब लखनवी बिरयानी-कबाब में नहीं रहेगा वो स्वाद?
01 Sep 2024
| Deutsche Welle
Lucknow Municipal Corporation is considering shutting down coal-fired ovens and tandoors at dhabas and restaurants to reduce rising air pollution in the city. Pollution is a serious problem in Lucknow. The local municipal corporation found that the air in the city has become extremely polluted in a recent survey conducted by TERI. To deal with this problem, there is talk of banning the use of coal inside the city.
Read moreNow will that taste not be there in Lucknowi biryani-kebab?
01 Sep 2024
| Deutsche Welle
Lucknow Municipal Corporation is considering shutting down coal-fired ovens and tandoors at dhabas and restaurants to reduce rising air pollution in the city. Pollution is a serious problem in Lucknow. The local municipal corporation found that the air in the city has become extremely polluted in a recent survey conducted by TERI. To deal with this problem, there is talk of banning the use of coal inside the city.
Read more"India must embrace an exponential mindset to lead in global innovation," says Dr RA Mashelkar
30 Aug 2024
| Krishak Jagat
India has the potential to emerge as a global leader in innovation, but it requires an exponential mindset—one that is bold, transformative, and inclusive,” said Dr RA Mashelkar, former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), delivering the 23rd Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on 29 August 2024.
Read moreGovt to hold round-table talks to improve air quality in winter
29 Aug 2024
| The Pioneer
Delhi Environment Minister Mr Gopal Rai on 28 August 2024 announced that the AAP Government will organise a 'Round Table Conference' at the Delhi Secretariat on 29 August 2024 with participants comprising experts and various departments of the Government to improve the quality of air in winter in the national Capital. Mr Rai said the officers and representatives of departments and institutions such as Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM
Read moreHindustan Zinc Collaborates with TERI to Transform Wasteyard into Green belt
28 Aug 2024
| The Hans India
Hindustan Zinc Limited the world's second-largest integrated zinc producer and the world's most sustainable metals and mining company according to S&P Global, has initiated the second phase of transformation of 16 hectares of wasteland at the Chanderiya Lead-Zinc Smelter into a flourishing greenbelt. By leveraging Mycorrhiza technology, in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Hindustan Zinc is enhancing biodiversity and protecting natural ecosystems around its
Read moreIndia's hard-to-abate sectors are not walking the talk on their renewable energy goals, report finds
26 Aug 2024
| Mongabay India
India's leading corporations perform poorly when it comes to a relatively low hanging fruit in the decarbonisation journey: sourcing their electricity from renewable, and not fossil, sources. Mr Arupendra Nath Mullick, Vice President of the Council for Business Sustainability at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), says heavy industries are cognisant of the need to increase their share of renewable energy, and that the scale of this demand needs to be supported by electricity
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