Asthma cases rising

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The cost of pollution

Airways and bloodways

A heart condition

People with breathing problems are more vulnerable to heart diseases caused by air pollution

At full blast

Sharp rise in air and noise pollution levels again during Diwali

President's choice

K R Narayanan's keen interest in environment leaves a lasting mark on Rashtrapati Bhavan

Excess CO2 in air retards plants growth

Death track

New US study directly links deaths with air pollution

Living with big brothers

The new members have to spruce up their environmental regulatory mechanisms

A miserable place to live

Kanpur's residents breathe polluted air and drink water of dismal quality, but do nothing

Coal a human history

Public holiday with a difference

At 20...40...60 km per hour

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Cycle beats car

Health benefits of cycling outweigh risks of pollution, accident

During wind and rain

When the wind velocity is constant, expect rains and storms

Why did Mumbai become more polluted while Delhi skies cleared up last winter? Climate change may be a factor

Unusual triple dip La Nina triggers, a sign of changing climate, impacted the large-scale wind pattern 

Deadly nursery: DTE analysis of studies in last 5 years shows how air pollution kills India’s children

Around 25 research studies and papers published between 2018 and October 2023 seen by DTE, show that poor air causes low birthweight, stunting …

Heatwaves leading to ozone pollution, says WMO report

Climate change continues to increase heatwaves’ intensity; extreme heat ‘compounded’ measurably impacts air quality, it adds  

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 20, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

CPCB’s new guidelines for India’s stone crusher sector a welcome step

CPCB guidelines in alignment with recommendations made by non-profit Centre for Science and Environment

Carbon tax: Kenya to charge motorists ‘traffic jam fee’ to curb emissions

Under the plan, the government seeks to introduce a fee on automobiles driven in zones marked as heavy traffic areas

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 3, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal