Court digest: Major environmental hearings of the week
The top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Startup shows how crop residue can generate useful products
Incubated in the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Kriya Labs can convert any agro-residue into paper, tableware, bioethanol or fabric
Terrorism has a hidden health legacy – as 9/11 shows
Around 10,000 people have been diagnosed with cancer linked to 9/11, to date. Data suggests that many more will be killed by toxic …
In the Parliament on July 20, 2018
Here’s a round-up of today’s debates and reports on environmental and developmental issues
Unregulated import of used vehicles bad for Africa: Report
Trade in old and used vehicles from high-income countries causes massive environmental dumping and toxic pollution
COVID-19: Study points to 3-pronged approach to mitigate airborne transmission
Improving ventilation in built spaces, building knowledge base to inform holistic decision-making are among recommendations …
EIA notification 2020 in violation of FRA: Activists write to MoEF&CC
The provisions would adversely affect rights of forest dwellers and their right to minor forest produce
Environmental Impact Assessment: Why the govt needs to re-think its latest draft
The current EIA draft has severely diluted environmental protection, adding to the degradation of the environment; it can become an …
Parliamentary Digest (August 4, 2022): A million tonnes of e-waste generated in 2019-20
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Poor AQI in Patna: OPDs fill up with chest infections, breathlessness
City’s air quality index was 231 on November 17, 2021
Diwali 2021: Delhites can expect a smoggy and hazy morning November 5
Delhi-NCR proves pollution monitors wrong with spike in PM2.5 and PM10
No new diesel cars meet EU NOx emission standards: study
The study contests car manufacturers' claim that newest diesel cars are far cleaner
Poisoned Punjab: Cancers, dental problems plague Ludhiana village residents
Down To Earth ground report finds pollution due to industries taking a toll on Gaunspur villagers’ health
India’s hill states need sustainable cooling solutions to beat warming
If the electricity demand is not fulfilled via cleaner energy sources, this could lift the emission curve
How to cool a green space? Plant trees downstream of wind
Study in Shanghai looked into impact of tree layouts on microclimate of generic green areas
Delhi-NCR coal ban: Industrial units complain of soaring gas prices, difficulty to meet emissions standards
Centre for Science and Environment spoke with industrial associations about their experience of moving away from coal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 24, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Portion of NCC airstrip in Kerala’s Idukki caves in amid heavy rain
Airstrip has been facing stiff opposition from state forest department and environmentalists, as it is located hardly 500 metres from the periyar …
Delhi-NCR cab strike: Are electric vehicles the answer to increasing fuel prices
With technology, mobility is more than service. It behaves as a market commodity that strives on customer satisfaction. And if a mobility service …
All That Breathes: Ecological conscience at the heart of Shaunak Sen's Sundance-winning documentary
With an optimistic lens, Sen looks at the symptoms of environmental and ecological degradation that stare back at us.
Rising ammonia levels in West Africa linked to biomass burning
The trend was centered over Nigeria and the Southern coast
Delhi air to be ‘poor’ on Diwali, worsen afterwards: Experts
Air quality is considered poor when the air quality index is 201-300 and very poor when it is 301-400
CSE releases latest analysis of air quality data for Delhi-NCR, as winter sets in
CSE says 2021 winter season starting with much cleaner threshold compared to the previous three years
Delhi not ready for post-lockdown traffic rebound: CSE
Respite from traffic congestion and air pollution during COVID-19 lockdown could not be sustained
Air pollution factor in girl’s death: UK court ruling can set precedent for India
United Kingdom court December 16 concluded air pollution exposure, along with asthma and acute respiratory failure, was the major cause of death …