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TERI aims to process bio-fuel, aqua feed out of seaweed in Goa
24 Apr 2022
| The Times of India
TERI is exploring a radical approach to generate bio-fuel bio-fuel from seaweed, or specifically production of algal bio-diesel from algae grown on a seaweed farm.
Read moreMulti-stakeholder partnership, fiscal incentives key for EV adoption: Report
23 Apr 2022
| Mint
Multi-stakeholder partnerships, fiscal incentives, interdepartmental coordination and local level innovations are the major requirements for an increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), as per a report by TERI.
Read moreEarth Day 2022: TERI, ITDP and RMI shares views on the crucial role of EVs for better future
22 Apr 2022
| Climate Samurai
On the occasion of Earth Day, TERI, ITDP and RMI shared their views on the crucial role of Electric Vehicles in enabling a better future for the planet.
Read moreMeeting with Participants in a Dialogue for Our Future
22 Apr 2022
| Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with participants in Dialogue for Our Future: e: A Call to Climate Action. The participants included Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Read moreGreen Hydrogen cost of $1 per Kg is possible in India: Vibha Dhawan, DG, TERI
19 Apr 2022
| ET Energyworld
Green Hydrogen cost of $1 per Kg is possible in India- Vibha Dhawan, DG, TERI. In an interview, Director General of TERI, Dr Vibha Dhawan talks about some of the most crucial issues in the energy sector currently - impact of Russia-Ukraine war on energy transition, pace of renewable energy capacity creation in India, the country's "coal phase-down" strategy, the perennial issue of air pollution and the way ahead for the hydrogen economy.
Read moreDelhi Metro saved 269 Million hours of travel time in 2021: TERI
13 Apr 2022
| The New Indian Express
The Delhi Metro helped its passengers cumulatively save 269 million hours of travel time in 2021, according to a study conducted by TERI.
Read moreSensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
13 Apr 2022
| Press Information Bureau
A sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration technology and controlled via Web/Mobile app installed at Sal River near Navelim and Nauta lake at Cortalim, Goa, has prevented wastage of water in the area and also made it easy for farmers to monitor the irrigation remotely. The irrigation system was implemented by TERI, in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology, Goa, and supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the umbrella of
Read moreInforming children about environmental pollution
13 Apr 2022
| India Water Portal
Children are important stakeholders in the path to sustainable development, in addition to being the most effective agents of climate change-related actions, emphasized experts at the launch of Pollution Solutions: For a Cleaner, Greener Earth, a book for children brought out by TERI supported by GAIL (India) Ltd. Launching the book, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, said that we have to leave behind for our children at least the kind of environment we inherited.
Read moreLack of demarcated lanes and apathy twin threats
02 Apr 2022
| The Times of India
According to Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI, in the absence of safe transit space for cycling, the riders mix with high-speed vehicles. A helmet should be made mandatory for all cyclists. Besides, the enforcement agencies should have all vehicles following traffic guidelines. Road infrastructure should be planned to limit any overspeeding.
Read moreGEF Small Grants Programme for sustainable livelihood launches in Delhi
30 Mar 2022
| The Environment
The GEF Seventh Operational Phase of Small Grants Programme in India (SGP – OP7) that aims to bring together stakeholders from non-governmental, community-based and civil society organisations is being implemented by TERI under the guidance of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the United Nations Development Programme.
Read moreOnly 8-10% e-waste disposed of properly in Kolkata
29 Mar 2022
| The Telegraph
A small portion of the e-waste generated in the city is disposed through organised channels while the majority is sold through unorganised channels where the dismantling of the waste exposes the handlers and others to hazardous elements. According to Dr Suneel Pandey, Director at the Environment and Waste Management Division of TERI, said that many prefer to sell their used electronic devices in local markets, which give a better return for the products.
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