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Froth returns to Yamuna river after temporary cleanup for Chhath Puja
18 Nov 2025
| The Economic Times
The recent suggestions in the study by TERI have pointed to several reasons and suggest long-term steps to end frothing for good. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that they are evaluating the recommendations as well.
Read moreDirty picture: Make-up fades, frothing returns to Yamuna
18 Nov 2025
| The Times of India
A study by TERI, submitted to Delhi govt recently, suggests a long-term roadmap for the river's rejuvenation and a Ganga-like State Mission for Clean Yamuna (SMCY) to ensure inter-agency coordination.
Read moreAQI 'very poor' in Gurgaon, air near Aravalis worse as mercury dips and wind slows down
17 Nov 2025
| The Times of India
PM2.5 levels were highest in TERI Gram (315 µg/m³), followed by Gwalpahari (296 µg/m³) and Sector 51 (265 µg/m³). PM10 levels were also the highest in TERI Gram (312 µg/m³), followed by Gwalpahari (267 µg/m³) and Sector 51 (201 µg/m³). The CPCB's annual average permissible limits for PM2.5 and PM10 are 60 µg/m³ and 100 µg/m³ respectively.
Read more98% processed is 100% lie: Investigating Gurugram’s broken waste system
17 Nov 2025
| Newslaundry
Allocating funds toward waste segregation, sorting, and processing not only facilitates the recovery of valuable resources through recycling and reuse but also mitigates health and climate-related impacts, stated Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, TERI.
Read moreCOP30 at halftime sees EU pushback on India, China's CBAM, finance moves
17 Nov 2025
| Business Standard
One was not expecting much to happen on finance and the development so far makes it clear that there are no additional resources forthcoming from developed countries stated Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, TERI.
Read moreSmog still hangs heavy, Gurgaon’s air remains ‘poor’ with AQI 278
15 Nov 2025
| The Times of India
Particulate matter levels underline the problem. Sector 51 reported the highest PM2.5 concentration at 365 µg/m³, followed by Gwalpahari at 343 and Vikas Sadan at 276. TERI Gram recorded the highest PM10 level at 343 µg/m³, followed by Sector 51 at 338 and Gwalpahari at 254. PM10 data for Vikas Sadan was not available. All stations remain above the CPCB limits of 60 µg/m³ for PM2.5 and 100 µg/m³ for PM10.
Read moreAwareness workshop on ‘bio-methanation projects’
14 Nov 2025
| The Hindu
About 212 delegates including representatives from the industry and financial institutions such as SIDBI, UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Punjab & Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank and others, took part in the programme. Mr Nagendra Kumar, Associate Director, Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and other experts spoke at the event.
Read moreTERI to host official UNFCCC press conference at COP30 on 15 November, highlighting India’s industry led path to a net-zero future
14 Nov 2025
| Solar Quarter
As global leaders gather in Belém for the landmark COP30 negotiations, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will hold an official UNFCCC Press Conference on Saturday, 15 November 2025. The event will highlight how India’s industries are accelerating climate action and shaping pathways toward a net-zero future.
Read moreGrappling with air pollution crisis, Centre asks states to set up special chest clinics in 131 NCAP cities
12 Nov 2025
| Mint
Dr Anju Goel, Associate Director, Air Quality Division at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), stated that numerous policies and regulations have been enacted by various agencies of both state and central administrations; however, their implementation remains relatively weak. She added that we must upgrade our PUC system with the latest technological advancements and artificial intelligence, while also strengthening the surveillance and evaluation framework for greater transparency and
Read moreMultilateral system must remain credible face of escalating climate risks, says TERI at COP30
12 Nov 2025
| The Hawk
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has unveiled its latest Act4Earth COP Compass publication, 'Strengthening Multilateralism on the Road to COP33 and Beyond', at a high-level side event at COP30 -- 'Beyond 2025: A New Climate Multilateralism?.' The session, held at the Blue Zone in Belém, featured Dr Shailly Kedia, Director and Senior Fellow, TERI, as the lead speaker, who deliberated on the urgent need for reforming the architecture of global climate governance.
Read moreMultilateral system must remain credible face of escalating climate risks, says TERI at COP30
12 Nov 2025
| Lokmat Times
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has unveiled its latest Act4Earth COP Compass publication 'Strengthening Multilateralism on the Road to COP33 and Beyond', at a high-level side event at COP30- 'Beyond 2025: A New Climate Multilateralism?'.
Read moreIndia Tops Global Emission Rise, But Defends Record
11 Nov 2025
| StratNews Global
As the UN’s Emissions Gap Report 2025 puts India at the top of the global emissions surge, experts say the figures are misleading and highlight India’s strong progress in renewables and low per capita output. Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Associate Director at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), agreed that the UNEP data needs context.
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