The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is partnering with the Assam government to establish an institute in Guwahati aimed at conserving the natural resources of the eastern Himalayas, a region renowned for its rich biodiversity. This initiative follows TERI’s recent announcement of a world-class energy transition institute in Hyderabad and underscores the organization’s commitment to promoting sustainable development and green jobs.
President Joe Biden announced $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving low- and middle-income communities. The grants are expected to reduce emissions by the equivalent of 30 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and save households $350 million annually. Additionally, Biden expanded the American Climate Corps green jobs training program, offering nearly 2,000 positions in 36 states.
