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Phase Six of Tata Steel's Green School initiative launched in Jharkhand and Odisha
19 Jul 2023
| The Telegraph
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) launched phase six of the 'Green School' initiative on 17 July 2023 across Tata Steel's operational locations in Jharkhand and Odisha. Combining Tata group ethos along with TERI's vision of a sustainable future, the initiative aims to create awareness among children on the adequate use of resources and educate them on the adverse effects of the overuse of resources, said Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Read moreHow to curb air pollution? Data for Fbd collected, report by November
17 Jul 2023
| The Times of India
The source appropriation study, a first for Haryana is being carried out by The Energy and Resources Institute. Mr Ved Prakash Sharma, Senior Manager -Labs, one of the TERI’s lead researchers in the study said the data collection for the study is completed. They will carry out validation and interpretation of the information, upon which a detailed road map will be drawn considering all possible measures for air quality improvement. These measures will be classified into short and long term,
Read moreReporter's Diary: Experts Urge Journalists To Use Effective Storytelling & Raise Awareness On Energy Efficiency
15 Jul 2023
| Gaon Connection
In a media workshop organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi on July 5, energy efficiency experts, communications professionals and journalists, discussed ways to improve public awareness about energy efficiency.
Read moreMan-made factors at play in city going under water, say experts
14 Jul 2023
| The Hindu
Carrying out construction on the floodplains obstructs the natural flow of the river. So, when the flow increases, the river recaptures its original flow area, flooding these areas says Mr Prasoon Singh, Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreHas it shaken your kitchen too? Making sense of India's climate-driven tomato crisis
13 Jul 2023
| WION News
Climate change-related extreme weather events are a significant contributing factor to the present scarcity of tomatoes, said Mr Nimish Singh, Associate Fellow, TERI.
Read moreHT G20 Agenda: Why it makes sense for India to consider biofuels
12 Jul 2023
| Hindustan Times
It makes sense for India to consider biofuels as its oil import bills are very high due to scanty petroleum reserves. India's climate is conducive to grow crops on a large scale. If the crop residue can be converted into fuel, it is a win-win situation. Through taller and bigger trees, you can fix more carbon dioxide in the soil and, at the same time, use biomass for biofuel said Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Read moreDhapa garbage hits recycle hurdle
08 Jul 2023
| The Telegraph
Items like metal, rags and paper have good demand in the recycling chain. The authorities must look into this issue. There is no reason why recyclers would not be interested in them said Dr Suneel Pandey, Senior Director, TERI.
Read moreCollaborative efforts to drive energy transition and address food security at the India-Gulf business summit
04 Jul 2023
| ET Edge Insights
The Abu Dhabi-hosted India-Gulf Business Summit featured dynamic discussions and intimate conversations among industry leaders and experts hailing from both India and the Gulf Countries. Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (India), underscored the significance of energy transition for India's progress. She accentuated the potential synergies between India and the UAE, capitalizing on India's youthful population and the UAE's financial capabilities to drive
Read moreBlues of green roles: India Inc struggles with ESG talent gap
03 Jul 2023
| The Economic Times
Owing to huge opportunity in the Climate Science, Green Skills and ESG sector, organisations that do not have sufficient technical expertise are reaching out to experts to develop a better understanding of the subject. Organisations with only a partial understanding can be damaging as some of their study recommendations might be adopted in policies and implementations. The only solution is to build capacity and provide the right exposure said Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Senior Director, The Energy
Read moreUrban Menace: India can no longer afford to monkey around on macaque management; here is why
01 Jul 2023
| Down To Earth
First humans encroached on macaque habitat. Now they invade ours, and are unwilling to return because of easy availability of food. Loss of habitat and a poor waste management system in urban areas gives monkeys easy access to food and is driving the troops here said Dr Yogesh Gokhale, Senior Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
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