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Q&A: The perils of a fast-changing climate
09 Jun 2014
| Aljazeera
Speaking in Qatar at the opening of a new solar power facility, Dr R K Pachauri, Chairman of UN\'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Director-General of TERI, said that world leaders must move \"rather quickly\" to avoid the worst effects of climate change, including deadly heat waves and flooding that are increasingly threatening people\'s lives. In an interview with the media channel, Dr Pachauri talked about the threat of climate change and the recent growth of sustainable
Read moreHuge cost of inaction on the environment
09 Jun 2014
| The Economic Times
As the government prepares new policies for a better, more prosperous India, it would do well to take a look at a report brought out by TERI on the costs of environmental inaction. It puts numbers to the cost that the nation bears on account of air pollution, unsafe drinking water and lack of sanitation, and to the scale of the problem of solid waste management as India urbanises. The cost of outdoor air pollution is estimated to be Rs 1,00,000 crore.
Read moreCity to crack whip on unapproved e-rickshaws
07 Jun 2014
| The Asian Age
A high-level committee of the Delhi government, which recently examined a report of TERI, said all the e-rickshaws having 30-minute power of the 250 MW motor were not eligible for exemption under the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1989. As none of the manufacturers, suppliers, dealers or operators of e-rickshaws had obtained any type approval from the agencies mentioned under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, the committee concluded that their operation was totally illegal and dangerous to the
Read more90% Indians believe climate change is a reality
04 Jun 2014
| The Statesman
Environment seems to be the top priority on the people\'s mind with 90 per cent Indians believing climate change is a reality, according to TERI\'s Environmental Survey 2014. TERI survey says that 41 per cent middle income group people advocate environment should be prioritised compared to development. In Delhi, over 90 per cent respondents said climate change is occurring, 95 per cent felt temperatures are increasing and 64 per cent said rainfall is declining, the survey revealed.
Air quality worsening, drinking water and waste management better in Delhi, says TERI survey
04 Jun 2014
| The Hindu
Half of the respondents recently surveyed by TERI feel that the air quality in the Capital has worsened, and 40 per cent are of the view that air pollution policies have not been implemented properly. Fifty per cent said that the quality and availability of drinking water and waste management have improved. Nearly 70 per cent said citizens use more water than required, but only 17 per cent were willing to pay the actual cost of the subsidised water they use. These findings are part of the
Read morePPL boost to solar power gadgets
02 Jun 2014
| The New Indian Express
The solar lantern and stove project of Paradeep Phosphate Ltd (PPL) under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) has evoked warm response from the villagers. With the rise in demand for eco-friendly lanterns and stoves at a subsidised rate, PPL has devised a system for trouble-free distribution of solar stoves to the people of the coastal villages who are prone to natural calamities. TERI has produced both the products.
Read moreGreen governance (Interview with Dr R K Pachauri)
01 Jun 2014
| The Times of India (Speaking Tree)
In an interview with Speaking Tree, Dr R K Pachauri, Director-General, TERI, and Chairman, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, speaks about the requirement of green growth development in the country. Dr Pachauri says that India could take the lead in green governance if Team Modi takes the right initiatives.
Read moreConference on renewable energy kicks off in Dhaka
30 May 2014
| The Daily Star
A three-day international conference on renewable energy technology -the third International Conference on the Developments in Renewable Energy Technology - was organised by United International University in Dhaka to showcase new research findings and best practices in the sector. Experts from over 10 countries will present some 92 research papers on different aspects of renewable energy such as solar photovoltaic system, biogas, biofuel and wind power in a number of sessions. Co-organisers
Read moreEnvironmental Network Seeks Solar Dissemination in Ethiopia
25 May 2014
| Addis Fortune
The Horn of Africa-Regional Environment Centre & Network is looking towards a third attempt to procure 10,000 solar lanterns for distribution in Amhara, Oromia and Tigray. The Centre, an autonomous institution under the Addis Abeba University, held a National workshop on 19-20 May 2014, at the Gullelle Botanic Garden, on the dissemination of solar energy technologies in Ethiopia. The workshop was organised in collaboration with TERI to discuss challenges and market availability for solar
Read moreSouth Florida University honours TERI's Rajendra Pachauri
23 May 2014
| The Economic Times
The University of South Florida's Patel College of Global Sustainability has awarded its first Eminent Global Scholar in Sustainability Award to Dr R K Pachauri, chair of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Dr Pachauri, who has served as the IPCC chair since 2002, was given the award in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments in advancing the science and understanding of climate change and international policy.
JSL, TERI come out with 'green' gas stove
23 May 2014
| The Economic Times
Largest domestic stainless steel producer Jindal Stainless Ltd (JSL), in collaboration with TERI, has developed an environment- friendly maintenance-free gas stove, priced at Rs 3200. The stove which is made up of mix of 200 and 300 series stainless steel ensures high reduction in toxic emissions during cooking and has longer life and better corrosion resistance in adverse village environment and at the same time is economically affordable, JSL said in a statement.
Read moreTERI flags the cost of environment degradation
22 May 2014
| The Hindu Business Line
Setting an agenda for the new government, TERI has prepared a note that addresses not only the way forward, but also deals with the critical aspect of the cost of developmental inaction. It has addressed key aspects pertaining to water, air pollution, waste, green infrastructure, transport, energy security, renewable and solar energy. TERI said that within the industrial sector, the MSME segment is associated with low efficiencies due to several barriers such as use of obsolete technologies
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