Opinion

How India can leverage biofuels to build a sustainable future

05 Sep 2024 |
Mr I V Rao
| Mr IV Rao, TERI and Mr Subhash Kumar, ISMA
| ETAuto

Derived from renewable resources such as biomass and agricultural waste, biofuel provides a cleaner alternative to conventional fossil fuels in our energy palette for meeting needs, whether it is surface mobility, aviation, shipping, or even power production, says Mr IV Rao, Distinguished Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI and Mr Subhash Kumar, Senior Advisor, ISMA.

Aluminium: Central to the vision of a progressive economy

05 Sep 2024 |
Dr Vibha Dhawan
| ET Manufacturing

A sustainable future awaits the nation, if it can strategically leverage the natural advantages that it enjoys in aluminium production, says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General TERI.

Traditional Knowledge for Resilient Agriculture in Northeast India

02 Sep 2024 |
Dr Dipankar Saharia
| Agriculture Today Magazine

It is important to note that while indigenous traditional knowledge exists in the Northeast region, its documentation is not a priority among the local communities, says Dr Dipankar Saharia, Senior Fellow and Senior Director, TERI.

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.