A report published on Monday by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) said power plants to be added after 2023-24 could be completely renewable energy-based. Reiterating the government’s draft electricity plan finding that current installed and under-construction capacity would be able to meet demand till 2026, TERI also estimated that …
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday that "a lack of collective will" was hampering efforts to forge a common global front against the threat of climate change. Addressing the opening of a Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi, Singh said India was committed to tackling greenhouse gas …
New Delhi: Despite the presence of a strong public transport system, the capital has been witnessing a growth in the number of private vehicles. “We have introduced battery operated cars and bikes but unfortunately, people refuse to switch to other modes of transport,” said chief minister Sheila Dikshit. She was …
Advocating the setting up of a Trans-Himalayan Development Authority for the ecological maintenance and sustenance of the Himalayan eco system, Chief Minister PK Dhumal today said Himachal would become the first carbon-neutral state in the country by 2020 by undertaking “carbon smart growth”. He was speaking at the 12th Delhi …
Katra: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra, has found a novel solution to the problem of waste generated by mules. Over 40 tonnes of dung being excreted by mules every day on the 13-km trek stretch en route to the holy cave shrine, causing stink in the area, will …
There is an institutional gap in rural areas, and thus it is difficult to implement the green rating for integrated habitat assessment (Griha) scheme in those areas, said Nobel prize laureate Rajendra Pachauri, who is also director of The Energy and Resources Institute (Teri). He was talking to media persons …
The Sunderbans delta and Himalayan region of Darjeeling are two most vulnerable areas in West Bengal in terms of climate change and demand a separate attention, Dr R.K. Pachauri, Director-General of The Energy Research Institute, said here on Monday. According to Dr Pachauri, there were plans to set up an …
Real-time monitoring by technological tools, such as smart meters and sensors, can help big cities save up to Rs 27 lakh a day and at least 15 per cent of water that's lost owing to leakages and pilferage. Unaccounted for water (UFW) is high at 20-50 per cent in urban …
A centre to monitor the impact of change in climatic conditions in different zones will be set up in the state soon. Stating this here yesterday, Chief Minister PK Dhumal said the state had earned a reputation for its initiative taken on the environment front and its efforts had been …
he ICT sector, one of the biggest guzzlers of energy and commercial space in India, has a huge role to play in helping India meet the goals of climate change, says a new report. “The ICT sector cannot bring about change, but it can be a key enabler,” said Mr …
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Tetra Pak South Asia Markets launched a project in Dhaka yesterday in an effort to create awareness among students about waste management and recycling. The duo launched the project SEARCH at a ceremony at the Lake Shore Hotel in the city. The programme …
New Delhi: Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited will soon construct only energy efficient buildings that will have a minimum of a three-star rating. The government agency has tied up with TERI to develop designs and build capacity in the sector of energy efficiency. In the near future, three buildings …
China is calling it a run-of-the-river project and, for now, India is buying its explanation. After months of debate over Beijing's plans to divert the Brahmaputra, the prime minister assured the Rajya Sabha on August 4 that there was no cause for concern. "We have been assured that nothing will …
The government plans to accord high priority to developing large “solar parks”, or clusters of units that can generate a total of up to 5,000 megawatts, to help cut costs, Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday. Solar parks would be built in the second phase of the National …
The Euro zone debt crisis and recessionary fears in the US may prove to be a threat to the global climate change agenda. Experts feel that developed nations may not be able to keep up their commitment of financing the climate change mitigation initiatives of developing countries. “With the developed …
The Energy and Resource Institute (Teri), the reputed environment institute, has failed to determine the carbon footprint of the city. The municipal administration has issued a notice to the institute to submit its report within two months, said additional municipal commissioner, Naresh Zurmure on Tuesday. He was speaking to reporters …
The Chairman of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate and renowned environment expert Dr. R.K. Pachauri would arrive in Bhopal on June 30. Dr. Pachauri would arrive here at 11 am. The Director General of EPCO and Principal Secretary, Housing and Environment Iqbal Singh Bains would give a brief presentation about State …
New Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute has rung alarm bells for the rising ozone levels in the country. Delhi has reason to be especially worried as not only does it suffer from extremely high ozone levels but also tops the list of cities with the highest levels of oxides …
Construction projects in the state can soon save a significant amount of time and money if they choose to go green with the state environment department planning to waive the mandatory environmental clearance for all new buildings that adhere to green norms. Last month, the Ministry of Environment and Forests …
