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Kolkata tops India with 2,448 cars per km; Most roads cross vehicle-carrying capacity
07 Aug 2023
| The Economic Times
The pandemic saw a sharp rise in car ownership, with 78,102 cars added to Kolkata's fleet between March 2020 and May 2022. Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director of Transport and Urban Governance at TERI, emphasized the necessity for mass transit systems like buses to disperse a large volume of commuters, highlighting that more cars lead to increased congestion and pollution.
Read moreIndia needs to develop vibrant low carbon manufacturing industry
05 Aug 2023
| Mint
As India has set ambitious net-zero and energy transition goals, which is directly linked to sustainable development goals it will have to develop a vibrant low carbon manufacturing industry says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute.
Read moreIndia Makes Substantial Progress In Low-Carbon Energy: Shell-TERI Report
02 Aug 2023
| BW Business World
India must give paramount importance to establish a conducive regulatory framework that promotes growth and encourages innovation. In addition, businesses and companies must play an active role in supporting India's ambition of achieving net-zero emissions. Significant contributions can be made by investing in renewable energy, hydrogen, and bioenergy sectors. By capitalising on this potential, India can propel itself towards a future driven by low carbon and energy-efficient technology,
Read moreDecarbonisation of public transport to cut 0.3 mn tonnes carbon per year
31 Jul 2023
| The Times of India
The net zero road map for the public transport of Kolkata prepared by The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI), estimated the complete decarbonisation of public transport in the city by 2050 in six phases.
Read moreUS EPA commits to lead Climate action
27 Jul 2023
| United News of India
The partnership of TERI and U.S. Consulate General Chennai will help reach students and teachers from 200 schools in Chennai, Puducherry, Kochi, Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Marmugao and provide them with an opportunity to learn more about science & environment and develop a sense of ownership and responsibility to safeguard oceanic health said Ms Saltanat M. Kazi, Fellow, TERI and Project In-charge, Ocean Matters.
Read morePhase Six of Tata Steel's Green School initiative launched in Jharkhand and Odisha
19 Jul 2023
| The Telegraph
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) launched phase six of the 'Green School' initiative on 17 July 2023 across Tata Steel's operational locations in Jharkhand and Odisha. Combining Tata group ethos along with TERI's vision of a sustainable future, the initiative aims to create awareness among children on the adequate use of resources and educate them on the adverse effects of the overuse of resources, said Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Read moreHow to curb air pollution? Data for Fbd collected, report by November
17 Jul 2023
| The Times of India
The source appropriation study, a first for Haryana is being carried out by The Energy and Resources Institute. Mr Ved Prakash Sharma, Senior Manager -Labs, one of the TERI’s lead researchers in the study said the data collection for the study is completed. They will carry out validation and interpretation of the information, upon which a detailed road map will be drawn considering all possible measures for air quality improvement. These measures will be classified into short and long term,
Read moreReporter's Diary: Experts Urge Journalists To Use Effective Storytelling & Raise Awareness On Energy Efficiency
15 Jul 2023
| Gaon Connection
In a media workshop organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi on July 5, energy efficiency experts, communications professionals and journalists, discussed ways to improve public awareness about energy efficiency.
Read moreMan-made factors at play in city going under water, say experts
14 Jul 2023
| The Hindu
Carrying out construction on the floodplains obstructs the natural flow of the river. So, when the flow increases, the river recaptures its original flow area, flooding these areas says Mr Prasoon Singh, Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreHas it shaken your kitchen too? Making sense of India's climate-driven tomato crisis
13 Jul 2023
| WION News
Climate change-related extreme weather events are a significant contributing factor to the present scarcity of tomatoes, said Mr Nimish Singh, Associate Fellow, TERI.
Read moreHT G20 Agenda: Why it makes sense for India to consider biofuels
12 Jul 2023
| Hindustan Times
It makes sense for India to consider biofuels as its oil import bills are very high due to scanty petroleum reserves. India's climate is conducive to grow crops on a large scale. If the crop residue can be converted into fuel, it is a win-win situation. Through taller and bigger trees, you can fix more carbon dioxide in the soil and, at the same time, use biomass for biofuel said Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
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