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The Energy Policy Institute @UChicago (@UChiEnergy) India Office. RT/Follow ≠ endorsement.
New Delhi, India
Joined November 2015
#HYST?.Delhi’s skies may seem clearer, but key sources of pollution remain largely ignored. @kumkumdasgupta flags two major blind spots: The failure to enforce SO₂ norms for coal-fired power plants and the unchecked emissions from brick kilns. More:
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Can a global crisis accelerate India's EV ambitions?.@EPIC_India’s Shravan Engineer was featured on @NDTV, writing about India’s reliance on China for rare earth elements, & why this challenge could be the push India needs to localise its EV supply chain.
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Our 4th edition of the #EPICIndiaDialogue brought together more than 25 participants from esteemed institutions & led to a powerful conversation between Dr Debolina Kundu and Ashwin Rode on the rising climate risks in India’s megacities. Stay tuned for our next Dialogue!
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Tidal jacking and urban flooding are no longer future threats; they are today’s reality. At the #EPICIndiaDialogue, experts are discussing how rising sea levels and erratic rainfall are increasing mortality risks in India’s megacities, and how data-driven solutions can help.
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The fourth edition of the #EPICIndiaDialogue is now live. This session focuses on the growing risks from heavy, untimely rainfall and rising sea levels, and how these disproportionately affect vulnerable communities in India’s megacities. Stay tuned for insights.
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@EPIC_India's Postdoc Scholar Dr. @_AnshumanTiwari recently spoke to our @UChicago #IndiaSummerFellows about the economic impacts of climate change—unpacking how climate shocks and long-term risks shape economies.
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Exciting news! Our Regional Communications Director, @AshirbadRaha, is one of Enersider Magazine’s Top 50 Next-Gen Energy Leaders. His efforts in shaping powerful narratives and advancing @EPIC_India’s mission in the climate & energy space are earning well-deserved recognition.
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Yesterday, the #IndiaSummerFellows had an incredibly insightful session on #airpollution and its effects on life expectancy with @tanushree_g, Director @UChiAir. The discussion was packed with thought-provoking questions and deep dives into the very air we breathe.
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How are climate shocks like heavy rainfall and sea level rise impacting health in Indian cities?.Our upcoming #EPICIndiaDialogue will explore this critical question with @uchienergy's Ashwin Rode and @NIUA_India's Dr. Debolina Kundu. Limited seats! RSVP:
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Today, @kaushikdeb led a session on policy innovation as a public good, exploring sectoral energy demand, emissions, and smart solutions at the #IndiaSummerFellowsProgram. He also shared how market-based tools can solve environmental problems, even urban congestion & pollution.
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We are excited to host @UChiEnergy's Ashwin Rode at our upcoming #EPICIndiaDialogue. With a Ph.D. in Economics from @ucsantabarbara, Ashwin's research dives deep into the global economic impacts of climate change. RSVP now to be part of the conversation:
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RT @Warriormomsin: Appreciate Minister @nitin_gadkari for speaking forthrightly about Delhi’s toxic air. When even a senior Union Minister….
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Listen to @UChiEnergy's #MichaelGreenstone offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how an innovative idea of the world’s first pollution market for particulate matter became a game-changing policy. One that proved that clean air and economic growth can go hand in hand.
“Markets are incredibly effective at solving important social problems.". This AM, @UChiEnergy Director sits down with @DavidVGreely to discuss how EPIC is translating the insights of cutting edge #energy & environmental research into real world impact.
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Join @UChiEnergy's Ashwin Rode as he shares insights from his research on the mortality risks from rising rainfall and sea levels @iitgn. More details:
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How do we make climate talk clearer and more actionable?.Our recent #EPICIndiaDialogue explored this topic with energy journalist @andy_uhler and @EPIC_India's @AshirbadRaha. Watch the full conversation: #ClimateCommunication #ScienceToAction #EPICIndia
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Understanding climate risks needs more than intuition — it needs data. At the #IndiaSummerFellowsProgram, @UChiEnergy’s Ashwin Rode shared how @impact_lab uses data and models to estimate damages across sectors like labour, agriculture, and coasts, guiding smarter climate policy.
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Today, at the #IndiaSummerFellowsProgram, @EPIC_India’s @kaushikdeb spoke on balancing growth with sustainability. He also outlined the #globalenergychallenge: ensuring access to reliable energy while minimising damages from air pollution & #climatechange.
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Join us for the next #EPICIndiaDialogue! An engaging conversation with @UChiEnergy's Ashwin Rode and @NIUA_India's Dr. Debolina Kundu as they will discuss how rainfall and rising seas amplify health risks in cities like Mumbai. Know more and RSVP:
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RT @kaushikdeb: Delighted to engage with one of the first cohorts of the India Summer Fellows Program by @UChiClimate & @AhdUniv. At @EPIC_….
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The @UChiClimate #SummerIndiaFellows went on to split into smaller groups to collaboratively brainstorm ideas related to @EPIC_India’s diverse research verticals. Know more about the Program:
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