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India's 2030 stronger climate targets set momentum
26 Sep 2022
| ET Energyworld
Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI said that we should be focussing on 2030 instead of net-zero in the long run. While net zero is of course part of the discourse now, it needs to be seen from the context of strategic and sectoral decarbonisation policies, which are part of the long-term strategy and India is also moving in that direction.
Read moreVanuatu Calls for Treaty to End Fossil Fuel Use
23 Sep 2022
| The Wire
The resolution is 'misplaced' and may even deter sustainable development for countries such as India, experts said. Climate justice requires that we ensure equal energy access and energy security to all nations, said Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI. While western countries have already developed enough secure access to alternative energy to make a phase-out successful, poorer nations such as India have not.
Read moreExplainer: Delhi's Air Quality Dips, but Only Weather Conditions to Blame – Yet
22 Sep 2022
| The Week
Dr. Anju Goel, Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI said that air pollution in the national capital stems from several sources such as stubble burning, construction, vehicular traffic and thermal power plants. However, meteorological conditions also play a huge role in the levels of these pollutants in the air.
Read moreIndia may be net zero by 2065, if external factors don't hit plans
22 Sep 2022
| The Times of India
Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI said the issue of mitigation is not expected to be in the spotlight now. The focus of COP27 should be on adaptation.
Read moreUP aims to collect 45 lakh tonnes of carbon credits in 10 years
19 Sep 2022
| Hindustan
The Government of India has announced to become carbon neutral by the year 2070. In December 2021, Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and TERI signed a Memorandum of Understanding to play their part in achieving this goal of India.
Read moreTSF signs MoU for Green School Project
15 Sep 2022
| The Pioneer
TERI and Tata Steel Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on implementing the latest stage of The Green School Project which aims to create awareness about environment conservation in the school network.
Read moreAluminium cans most sustainable: TERI study
13 Sep 2022
| The Times of India
A recent study by TERI has concluded that aluminium cans are the most sustainable form of beverage packaging when compared to other packaging materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), glass and multi-layer plastic.
Read moreWorld EV Day : Industry pitches for sustainable electric vehicle ecosystem
09 Sep 2022
| The Economic Times
TERI and International Council for Clean Transportation have lauded the Delhi government's action plan to install 18,000 new charging stations by 2024, noting that similar strategies can be replicated in other states for supporting widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
Read moreClean air mantra: Consume less to combat pollution
08 Sep 2022
| The Hindustan Times
Dr Vibha Dhavan, Director-General, TERI said that not just reducing activities that cause pollution, such as excessive use of air conditioners, vehicles, construction work but even manufacturing in factories needs to be controlled by way of controlled purchase and making reusable items instead of use-and-throw ones.
Read moreMCG to focus on 28 biggest bulk generators to ease garbage load
08 Sep 2022
| The Hindustan Times
The efficiency of MCG's action against bulk waste generators will depend on their share in the total waste the city generates daily. If all BWGs produce only a fraction of the city's waste, taking action against them will not have a major impact on the Bandhwari landfill, and a city-wide approach would be needed, said Dr Suneel Pandey, Director of Environment and Waste Management Division, TERI.
Read moreBeverage packaging needs to adopt aluminium to cut carbon footprint
08 Sep 2022
| Deccan Herald
Except for aluminium cans, all beverage packaging materials are adding tonnes of waste to the environment due to their poor potential for recycling, as per a new study by TERI which bats for incentivising sustainable packaging amid concerns about global warming.
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