The hidden toll of climate change: India’s struggle with eco-anxiety and mental health
September 16, 2024
| Dr Varada Jayant Madge
| The Pioneer
Rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns are not only threatening the nation's economy but also fueling anxiety, depression and trauma, says Dr Varada Jayant Madge, Fellow, Air Quality Research Division, TERI.
What India needs to do to better its dam management system
September 15, 2024 |
September 15, 2024
With climate change, there will be a greater number of extremes and higher precipitation in terms of rainfall, and this will certainly result in an increase in risk aspects of dams in many parts of the country, says Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director, Earth Science and Climate Change, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
G20 Or COP29, West Will Keep Choosing Politics Over Climate
September 10, 2024
| NDTV World
The stress on their economies and energy security resulting from the Ukraine-Russia conflict are the articulated reasons for the European pullback on climate. But their thrust joins the US in the shirking of historical and capacity responsibilities and trying to shift the burden for climate action onto large developing countries, says Mr Manjeev Puri, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.
Awareness about climate resistant crops, gene editing and correct use of fertilizers is also necessary
September 5, 2024 |
September 5, 2024
Dainik Jagran
The whole world is affected by the effects of climate change. Its effects on the weather are now clearly visible. The most impact of the change in weather is being seen in the agriculture sector. There are many solutions to deal with this disaster. In Jagran Krishi Panchayat, Mr Kalyan Goswami, head of Agro Chemical Federation, Mr Chandrabhushan, CEO of iForest and Dr. Arvind Kapoor, distinguished fellow in TERI's Sustainable Agriculture Division, expressed their views on the impact of climate change on crops.
"India must embrace an exponential mindset to lead in global innovation," says Dr RA Mashelkar
August 30, 2024 |
August 30, 2024
Krishak Jagat
India has the potential to emerge as a global leader in innovation, but it requires an exponential mindset—one that is bold, transformative, and inclusive,” said Dr RA Mashelkar, former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), delivering the 23rd Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on 29 August 2024.
Government to revise 2019 Climate Action Plan
August 22, 2024 |
August 22, 2024
The Tribune
Environment Minister Mr Gopal Rai on 21 August 2024 chaired a roundtable conference to address the climate crisis in the Capital, focusing on seven critical sectors-electricity, water, waste, green cover, transport, health and agriculture. Over 40 departments, experts and officials participated in the meeting, aimed at overhauling the existing 2019 climate policy, underscoring the urgent need for action as the city grapples with unprecedented heatwaves and record rainfall.
