Books published by publisher The Energy and Resources Institute

The need for security and comfort must have motivated prehistoric man to form his own cave dwelling. Since then, the concept of a house has gone through tremendous changes from the flawless houses of ancient civilizations to the modern-day high-rise settlements. Although modern homes provide comfort and luxury besides supporting the growing population well, they also lead to excess power consumption due to lighting in common areas, operation of lifts, among others. The Story of House talks about the evolution of homes, besides highlighting the dark side of luxury housing. At the same time, it offers smart green solutions to make our homes energy-efficient.

The Jamun Tree and other stories on the environment provides an insider’s view–from the villages, of work related to natural resource management. It describes the process by which farmers were motivated and involved to regard the work to be done as their own. It is a narration of the personal experience of people in those village areas where the author worked. Starting the endeavour with just 95 farmers on a mere 18 hectares land, the programme has benefitted over 10,000 farmers by reclaiming over 4,600 hectares in just two years. Till date, with the intervention of the World Bank, a total of 6.25 lakh hectares has been reclaimed and the work is still on. The action taken found an echo with local people as it followed the need of the hour, right there in the field, with innovative techniques and new ideas.

Banging against furniture. Falling while playing. Cutting your finger on something sharp…some days can be painful! But did you know that pain is the body's way of telling you to be careful? Or that there are friends inside you who heal your wounds? Read this book to understand what is a bruise, sprain, or fracture. Find out about first aid. And by the time you finish the last page, you will learn how to protect yourself from injuries. What's more, the next time you hear yourself crying ‘Ouch!' ‘Aargh!' or ‘Boo hoo!', you will know exactly what to do!

Meet Green Genius, a seven-year-old boy, who loves to keep his school clean and green. His cousin Popu has recently joined GG's school. Unlike GG, Popu throws things everywhere except in the dustbin, wastes water and electricity, loves to eat all kinds of junk food, and doesn't keep his school clean. GG juggles between helping his cousin see things differently and improving his school. But GG is not alone. His gang includes squirrels and mice. With a touch of humour and vivid illustrations, Green Your School gets the message across that the environment around us is our responsibility.

Ever wondered why some of your friends start sneezing when they go near flowers? Or why some of your classmates cough while wiping the blackboard? What makes some of us itch when we get into a chlorinated swimming pool? The cause is an allergy. But what is an allergy? Why does it happen? Filled with answers to such questions, this book introduces you to naughty allergens and how antibodies fight back. It tells you how different parts of your body take on an allergy. It also helps you understand what you can do to keep those nasty sneezes, itches, and coughs away.

Meet Green Genius, a seven-year-old boy, who loves to keep his neighbourhood clean and green. GG lives with his family, his pet kitten Minoo, and his cousin Popu, who has come from Singapore. One day Minoo runs away and GG and Popu begin their search for the lost kitten. GG notices that Popu is not bothered about keeping his neighbourhood and himself healthy and fit. GG juggles between looking for Minoo, helping his cousin see things differently, and improving his neighbourhood. With a touch of humour and vivid illustrations, Green Your Neighbourhood gets the message across that the environment around us is our responsibility.

India is not just a beautiful land of green vegetation and varied wildlife. It is home to many Natural Wonders too. There are many spectacular areas, such as lakes, mountains, and caves, which were discovered over time. Visit these aweinspiring creations of nature with the twin sisters Reva and Sarayu, who embark on a wonderful journey through the Magnetic Hill in the snow-clad North to the lush, green beauty of the Cardamom Hills in the South, from the mysterious Meghalaya caves in the East to the Lonar Crater Lake in the West, and so on. Read The Natural Wonders of India to unravel the mystery about 10 such fascinating places.