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Mobility crisis is behind pollution in city: CSE
07 Nov 2024
| The Pioneer
Delhi requires another 60 per cent reduction to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for PM2.5. Similar trend is reflected in the winter pollution, even though the winter peaks have declined the average level for the winter months have stayed elevated and also seen an increase. These data points are based on the CSE's analysis from different bodies, including the IITM, TERI-ARAI, CPCB's real-time air quality data and traffic data from Google map, among others.
Read moreHow students were inspired to shun plastic
06 Nov 2024
| The Times of India
Ms Saltanat Kazi, Fellow at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Southern Regional Centre, Bengaluru, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the crucial role of youth as future decision-makers in waste management. She advocated for schools to become plastic-free zones and implement comprehensive waste management strategies, including source segregation and litter-free drives. Students, as future decision-makers of the country, must use their knowledge to cut plastic consumption and
Read moreOut of sync at COP29: NCQG negotiations still in the red
05 Nov 2024
| Carbon Copy
Even the previous goal, the whole $100 billion was not totally in grants. About 20-25% only of this is in the form of grants routed through bilateral or multilateral channels. Same thing is likely to happen here. Some core finance will be provided through official development channels and this will be scaled up through the MDBs who will mobilise private sector funds. But this will largely be in the form of loans and debt, said Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy and Resources
Read moreToxic froth to greet devotees as Delhi stretch of Yamuna reels under pollution
04 Nov 2024
| The Times of India
A report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), which is concurrently undertaking a long-term study on froth formation found that the primary factors contributing to the sudden foam formation at Kalindi Kunj included the disturbance of the sludge bed, high turbulence at the barrage due to increased discharge, and the added load of organics from rainwater runoff.
Read moreWill COP29 deliver a fair climate finance deal?
04 Nov 2024
| Business Today
Stressing that the volume of financial needs is huge, Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Associate Director, TERI says in addition to the quantum of finance committed at the Baku COP, its disbursement is aligned with the just transition needs of developing countries.
Read moreIn the Green Energy Transition, Cooperation is Key Says Indian Expert
01 Nov 2024
| Japan Forward
Highlighting the importance of cooperation, Dr Dhawan, Director General, TERI said, "we need to realize that we have only one planet to live. So, it's not my technology. It is the technology that can be used for the benefit of the citizens of this planet". Excerpts from the interview conducted on the sidelines of the RD20 Tokyo Symposium 2024, held in Tokyo on 11 October 2024. She was invited to participate as a keynote speaker.
Read moreTo tackle pollution, an airshed level air quality management policy is needed; a strategy for GRAP has to be made for the whole year
25 Oct 2024
| Dainik Jagran
Dr Anju Goyal, Associate Director, Air Quality Research, TERI, says that air quality depends mainly on emission sources and meteorological conditions. Although policies have been made to control emissions, their implementation is still questionable. Also, the wind speed in October this year is 35% less than last year, due to which the conditions for dispersion of pollutants are not favorable.
Read moreExperts highlight the role of social technologies in promoting health equity and Climate adaptation at G-STIC 2024
25 Oct 2024
| Krishak Jagat
A Deep Dive session titled ‘Social Technologies to Promote Health Equity and Climate Adaptation’ was held during the 7th Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Conference (G-STIC), co-hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and VITO, Belgium. Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI, in her opening remarks noted, in addressing climate change, we must prioritize health equity, recognizing that marginalized communities face the brunt of
Read moreTERI’s movie on recycling to be screened in cinema halls soon, Sawant launches video
22 Oct 2024
| The Times of India
A short film created to raise awareness about pollution by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) is set to be screened in theatres across Goa soon. The 1.8-minute film will be shown before regular movies and will also be shown at theatres across India later. The film is based on a study conducted by TERI found that out of all packaging, the aluminium ones can was the most environmentally-friendly in the scenario of climate change as these
Read moreIndia to Develop Roadmap Post-20% Ethanol Blending Target, Says Minister Hardeep Singh Puri at G-STIC Conference
22 Oct 2024
| Press Information Bureau
The 7th G-STIC (Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community) Conference organized by TERI and VITO along with the support of eight other not-for-profit independent technology research institutes, is being hosted in India for the first time. The Conference will deliberate on challenges under the umbrella theme "Harmonizing Technology, Policy and Business Pathways for Sustainable Future and Coexistence".
Read moreIndia to have 350 million children by 2050, faces urgent challenges to secure their future: UNICEF report
21 Oct 2024
| The Pioneer
UNICEF's flagship State of the World's Children 2024 report, The Future of Children in a Changing World, was launched in New Delhi on Wednesday, spotlighting three global megatrends, demographic shifts, climate crises, and frontier technologies that are set to reshape the lives of children by 2050. The report was unveiled by Ms Cynthia McCaffrey, UNICEF India Representative, alongside Ms Suruchi Bhadwal of The Energy Research Institute (TERI), UNICEF Youth Advocate Mr Kartik Verma.
Read moreDelhi covered with dust as road repairs take their toll
20 Oct 2024
| Hindustan Times
Dust is one of the biggest sources of pollution in Delhi and can contribute to as much as 25% of the Capital's bad air, according to a 2018 source apportionment study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
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