Opinion

Energy reimagined: Understanding the past and the future of energy transition

02 Sep 2024 |

Mr Jiwesh Nandan

| ET Energyworld

The World is passing through interesting times, in terms of rapid transition that we see on the energy front. In order to imagine what will be like in another half century, it will be apt to look at the history of energy transition and what were the driving factors, says Mr Jiwesh Nandan, Distinguished Fellow, Industrial Energy Efficiency Division, TERI.

Resolve Teesta

26 Aug 2024 |

Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar

| The Statesman

The visit of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India in end June this year raised the Teesta water sharing issue again in public domain with strong opposition from the Government of West Bengal for various reasons, says Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources Division, TERI.

Navigating Climate Change through Sustainable Cooling Solutions

23 Aug 2024 |

| Dr Sunil Kumar

| The Financial Express

India's record heat waves, intensified by climate change and urban heat islands, pose significant health risks, underscoring the urgent need for climate action and reliance on air conditioning for relief, says Dr Sunil Kumar, Associate Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.

Curbing vehicular emissions

15 Aug 2024 |

Mr I V Rao

Mr Sharif Qamar

| The Hindu Business Line

Testing and prevention methods need an upgrade, says Mr IV Rao, Distinguished Fellow and Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow and Associate Director, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.

India's Global Climate Leadership

13 Aug 2024 |

| Mr Manjeev Puri and Ms Ishita Srivastava

| Sada Elbalad

India through its ambitious policies, successful renewable energy growth trajectory, along with effective achievement of international commitments has strongly demonstrated climate leadership at the global level, says Mr Manjeev Puri, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI and Ms Ishita Srivastava, Research Associate, Sustainable Development and Outreach Division, TERI.

Decarbonizing Freight Transport in India

10 Aug 2024 |

| Dr Rahul Chakraborty, Ms Shreya Gupta, and Shri Prakash

| The Financial Express

A recent study conducted by TERI found that the present freight tariff policy is divorced from market realities and is an important factor behind such a decline. Railways can play a very crucial role, says Dr Rahul Chakraborty, Associate Fellow; Ms Shreya Gupta, Research Associate and Mr Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.

To survive killer heat

10 Aug 2024 |

Mr Sanjay Seth

Ms Shabnam Bassi

| The Telegraph

A pivotal solution lies in enriching urban greenery through strategic planning and development. This involves expanding parks, gardens and green roofs throughout our cityscapes, says Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Fellow & Senior Director and Ms Shabnam Bassi, Senior Fellow & Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.

Learn lessons from Wayanad tragedy to combat climate change

05 Aug 2024 |

Ms Suruchi Bhadwal

| The Tribune

Even if warnings are issued and systems established, the damage to the ecology cannot be reversed, says Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Senior Fellow and Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.