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The Energy Policy Institute @UChicago (@UChiEnergy) India Office. RT/Follow ≠ endorsement.
New Delhi, India
Joined November 2015
From our latest series, 'They Believed in the Power of Pollution Markets', hear from the most crucial link in the chain: the industries implementing change on the ground, on how the Emissions Trading System (#ETS) has helped their industry, city, and state champion clean air.
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💡Gujarat’s 'cap and trade’ system—an @EarthshotPrize finalist— allows businesses to thrive while reducing #AirPollution levels in the Indian state. Could it be a solution for #CleanAir in the Global South? Explore more in our podcast series Shocked ➡️ https://t.co/VSf4V6PMw9
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Sea level rise doesn’t look like a single global flood—it looks like repeated, localized disasters: flooded streets, collapsing home values, and hard choices about where to live. Hear the latest episode of @UChiClimate's podcast, #SHOCKED and learn more.
When water comes to your doorstep, who gets to stay—and who decides? In a new podcast episode of Shocked, hear from @amyaharder and experts on how we are reckoning with a slow-moving crisis that is already reshaping where and how we live. https://t.co/TjAWTNCsV9
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#Hiring @EPIC_India is seeking a Project Consultant in Hyderabad for a 9-month project focused on optimizing waste management & reducing methane emissions. If you’re passionate about urban development & climate action, apply by Nov 9, 2025. Apply: 🔗 https://t.co/nm1ppVMUcJ
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At the recent #EPICIndiaDialogue, @pallavipnt of @HEIresearch highlighted how public awareness of air pollution has grown, but awareness without solutions risks complacency. Watch the full video to learn more: https://t.co/hwNwWovdaz
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On #InternationalDayofClimateAction, we are reminded that urgent #climateaction and #economicgrowth must go hand in hand. At @UChiClimate and its India hub - @EPIC_India, we turn research into solutions that help India build a sustainable future.
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At our recent #EPICIndiaDialogue, @tanushree_g, Director at @UChiAir, shared how we must view #airpollution as an issue with multiple facets, rather than in isolation. Know more from our event wrap-up: https://t.co/vrLa3xjNOW
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The @HEISoGA report is here! The report focuses on: 📌 Global air quality trends 📌 Impact of air pollution on dementia 📌 Rising noncommunicable disease risks Let's pave the way for #CleanAirForAll through data-driven solutions. Read: https://t.co/GwMAzPHQSO
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#HYST? A day after Diwali celebrations, nearly 20 million people in New Delhi woke up to the world’s most polluted air — with PM2.5 levels over 40 times higher than the @WHO guideline, according to @IQAir. More: https://t.co/GSHSdddSiM
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📣Delhi-based final-year media students #AirPollution is #India’s single largest external health risk, yet much of the reporting still peaks only during smog season. Sign up for a media workshop to turn #AirQuality data into impactful stories! Register➡️ https://t.co/7AWUGTaiFI
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At our recent #EPICIndiaDialogue, @AshirbadRaha reflected on his discussion with @pallavipnt and @tanushree_g, emphasizing that #airpollution shouldn’t be a seasonal conversation, or one filled with jargon. It needs to be relatable, and its impacts should make the headlines.
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Particulate pollution is the biggest external threat to life expectancy in South Asia, cutting lives nearly twice as much as malnutrition and over five times more than unsafe water and sanitation. Know more:
2025 #AQLIReport Top Chart6⃣: South Asia remains the most polluted region globally, with #pollution 52% higher than China It cuts life expectancy in #SouthAsia short by 3.5 years on average & more than 8 years in the most polluted areas. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/yywetyo373
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As this edition of the #EPICIndiaDialogue wraps up, we thank @pallavipnt, @tanushree_g, @AshirbadRaha, and all participants — including colleagues from leading organizations — for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. Here’s to the next conversation, coming soon!
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Are “green” fireworks really green? @Independent's @StutiNMishra spoke to experts from @ThinkCREA, @CSIR_NEERI, @Warriormomsin, & more, while also citing @UChiAIR data. “Green” fireworks may emit less smoke in labs, but experts doubt their real impact. https://t.co/9ceWfxdcR2
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@pallavipnt said, “There’s growing awareness about air pollution. But without solutions, people will get accustomed to the problem. Let’s move beyond awareness → towards tangible action." @tanushree_g said, " Data must be local, emotional, and personal.” 2/2
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How do we make air pollution conversations resonate with people and policymakers alike? Today’s Dialogue brought together leading voices that explored how #AirPollution isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s about health, economy, and daily life. 1/2
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The #EPICIndiaDialogue is underway! Today’s theme: Rethinking Narratives for Clean Air— exploring how data, stories & sustained engagement can drive policy action on #airpollution. Stay tuned for insights from leading voices in the field. #CleanAir #AirPollution #Communication
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@EPIC_India’s Executive Director, @kaushikdeb, was cited in @htTweets explaining how gridlocked roads and idling engines sharply increase fuel use and emissions as Gurugram’s air quality slips to ‘poor’. Read more: https://t.co/2rH4UAFfTk
#AirQuality #CleanAir #EPICIndia
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@EPIC_India's @DAlshetty spoke at #IAQ2025 in Pune, sharing how innovations in policy and technology can transform air quality management. He spotlighted the Surat Emissions Trading Scheme (#ETS) — now a model for market-based pollution control across the Global South.
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Can better data close the climate survival gap? On @UChiClimate’s podcast #Shocked, @amyaharder, @fburlig, @turbulentjet, & @amirjina explore how #AI is transforming weather prediction in places where stakes are highest and resources are few.
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Are you tired of the same climate and energy stories? A warmer world is here. We’re living with it. Now what? Will countries ever stop burning fossil fuels? Should we use less energy? Can we adapt to...
Can better data close the climate survival gap? In a new podcast episode of Shocked, @amyaharder, @fburlig, @turbulentjet, & @amirjina explore how #AI is transforming weather prediction in places where stakes are highest and resources are few. https://t.co/TjAWTNCsV9
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