Poorer countries more exposed to fire-induced air pollution: Study
The exposure levels were particularly high in several hotspots like Central Africa, Southeast Asia, South America and Siberia
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 22, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
The wheeze squeeze
Asthma is silently strangulating humankind, and controlling air pollution could be the most effective way of combating it
Perfect blend
A fuel made from recycled cooking oil promises to curb air pollution and provide an alternative to diesel as well
Within the enemy
Humankind faces the most prolonged and worst exposure to pollution within the four walls of its homes - indoors - where biomass combustion spells …
Green drive
A new cycle rickshaw, that is easier to drive, has hit the roads of Agra. A zero emission vehicle at last
Factsheet: Methane and climate change
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. Its global warming potential is about 28 times greater than that of carbon dioxide. It is the second most …
Delhi, Kolkata first, second globally in PM2.5 pollution: Report
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution tends to be higher in cities located in low- and middle-income countries, according to the report
Why we may have missed the bus on ensuring paddy co-firing in Delhi-NCR coal plants this year
Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh need to identify the major aggregators in their respective states and ensure allocation of suitable land and …
How carbon sinks can help India become a ‘net zero’ country
An increase in India’s green cover can help meet its Paris Agreement commitments and reduce toxic emissions in the atmosphere.
Why e-rickshaws have emerged a winner in transition to electric mobility race
E-rickshaws have proliferated because most of them remain unregistered; there is a need to regulate their operations
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 15, 2019)
Three-wheeled devil on diesel
Diesel three-wheelers designed to emit more than diesel cars must go off the road to cut toxic exposure
More rain for South India; storms return to central region
A new upper air trough has hit India, changing the weather conditions across the central and southern regions of the country
Polluting fuels choke Chinese households
Extensive domestic use of coal in China has led to an increase in the incidence of respiratory illnesses, which are now among the leading causes …
Sequel to a murder story
It is dangerous to breathe in most Indian cities, and even though the government accepts this, precious little is being done about it
Flying high and low
Small wonders from our scientists: ultra-small aircraft that will fly into hazardous areas and bring back data
Victims of dirty air, all
Physicians, environmentalists and residents of Delhi share a platform to vent their anger over the city's polluted air
When Will India Be Able To Control Pollution?
Not till the middle of the 21st century. So be prepared to leave your children behind in a living hell. Unless you are prepared to browbeat your …
CNG Verdict: A Legal Debate
No matter how one looks at the Supreme Court's April 5 ruling on air pollution in Delhi, it is undoubtedly a milestone in Indian judicial history.…
SC takes cognisance of alarming increase in air pollution in Delhi
Centre for Science and Environment welcomes apex court’s decision to accelerate priority measures to cut toxic vehicular emissions and air …
Olympics 2008, Beijing - raising the bar
Beijing is implementing strict measures to improve air quality, a commitment it took on as host of the 2008 Olympic Games. But a boom in …
Hong Kong shows improvement in air quality
Catalytic converters in vehicles bring down emission levels
Goa increases coal handling capacity of Mormugao Port, a protected natural harbour
Since 2001-02, the port has tripled its coal and coke-carrying capacities, resulting in a disasterous impact on the air quality in the area
World Environment Day 2020: Looking ahead of lockdown
The COVID-19 lockdown brought us clean air and a blue sky, but at a cost; What do we need to keep it going? Sunita Narain sets the agenda