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Are electric vehicles really clean and green?
17 Dec 2019
| Inc 42
The bigger the electric car and its range, the more battery cells are needed to power it, and consequently the more carbon produced, according to Mr Alekhya Datta, Fellow, TERI.
Read moreIndia's biofuel policy doesn't address emission of toxic nanoparticles, says new study
04 Dec 2019
| The Print
Study by TERI & Finnish researchers say process of producing biofuels may increase nanoparticles in the air, which can be more harmful than PM2.5 & PM10.
Read moreGroundwater status in city 'poor': Report
02 Dec 2019
| The Times of India
Prepared by TERI, the report on 'Water quality status of Maharashtra 2018-19' comprises statistical analysis of water quality monitoring data recorded at 294 monitoring stations in the state between April 2018 to March this year.
Read moreIndian states and cities don't have adequate funds to tackle climate crisis
26 Nov 2019
| Hindustan Times
In this interview, Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI, speaks on Delhi's air pollution, climate change and the forthcoming Conference of Parties in Spain.
Read moreHow to control crackers? Ban sale to individuals: TERI
14 Nov 2019
| The Times of India
TERI has recommended a ban on sale of crackers to individuals. A fixed quota of firecrackers could be given to RWAs to make Diwali a community-level activity, thereby reducing emission of pollutants.
Read moreG20 nations need to amp up emission cut targets: Report
11 Nov 2019
| The New Indian Express
Among the G20 countries, India has the most ambitious NDC. However, it still needs real action now to prepare the different sectors for stringent emission reductions, says Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, TERI
Read moreDawn of India's Era of Digital Water Systems: Experts Look Towards Artificial Intelligence to Address Scarcity
08 Nov 2019
| News18
The ICDL 2019 conference, organised by TERI, brought together the who's who of the water sector under one roof to set the agenda of digital water, 'not as option, but as an imperative' in the country.
Read moreDigital economy has emerged as the key driver for global economic growth
07 Nov 2019
| United News of India
The theme for the 6th edition of ICDL is "Digital Transformation for an Agile Environment" and the three-day event will focus on digital library and research, and digital transformation for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Read moreManoeuvring Environmental Challenges with Tech-Based Solutions, Policies
23 Oct 2019
| BW Smart Cities
TERI is working to develop and implement technology solutions, emerging from national policies, to address the adverse impact energy use and waste management on the environment, shared Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Environment and Waste Management Division, TERI, in an interview.
Read moreEnhancing Efficiency in Indian Building
22 Oct 2019
| BW Smartcities
The GRIHA rating system takes a holistic approach toward sustainable action intended to mitigate climate change, a significant aspect of which is: reduction in GHG emissions from the construction and operation of India's building stock, asserted Mr Sanjay Seth, CEO, GRIHA Council, in an interview.
Read moreReducing waste is key as phase-out won't be easy
13 Oct 2019
| Hindustan Times
According to a TERI and environment ministry fact sheet released in 2018, around 43% of manufactured plastics are used for packaging purpose and most are of single-use.
Read moreDelhi's air quality to hinge on tech to curb paddy burning
05 Oct 2019
| The Tribune
Dr Sumit Sharma, Senior Fellow and Director, TERI says that air quality in Delhi is slowly starting to deteriorate now after remaining within or close to the prescribed limits during the monsoon season.
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