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Decarbonisation 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.

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US 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.

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Phase 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.

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How 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,

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Reporter'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. 

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Man-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).

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Has 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.

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HT 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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Dhapa garbage hits recycle hurdle

08 Jul 2023
| The Telegraph

Items like metal, rags and paper have good demand in the recycling chain. The authorities must look into this issue. There is no reason why recyclers would not be interested in them said Dr Suneel Pandey, Senior Director, TERI.

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Collaborative efforts to drive energy transition and address food security at the India-Gulf business summit

04 Jul 2023
| ET Edge Insights

The Abu Dhabi-hosted India-Gulf Business Summit featured dynamic discussions and intimate conversations among industry leaders and experts hailing from both India and the Gulf Countries. Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (India), underscored the significance of energy transition for India's progress. She accentuated the potential synergies between India and the UAE, capitalizing on India's youthful population and the UAE's financial capabilities to drive

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