Why film festivals on the environment are a good idea
There is something about watching our environmental issues through the visual medium. If structured and shown with research, the impact of a …
People in Delhi exposed to much higher levels of air toxins than estimated: CSE
Ambient air quality data not the real indicator; CSE demands immediate implementation of priority pollution control action
Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai recorded more pollution this Diwali than 2020: SAFAR
Pune was the only city among four metros which had lower pollution levels this Diwali than last year due to rainfall, according to SAFAR
Is an annual lockdown the solution to Delhi’s air pollution woes? Yes, says data
Vehicles are the largest contributor of Delhi’s pollution, not stubble burning, says CSE; Stopping vehicular movement can lead to improved …
South Africa: Greenhouse gas emissions up 10% in 17 years
Developing countries like South Africa emit much less per capita than developed economies; hence chances of emissions shooting up is higher
Black carbon particles contribute to increasing COVID-19 cases
The novel coronavirus piggybacks on black carbon particles emitted during biomass burning
Double whammy for the poorest: How pollution and changing climate affect countries
Risks from toxic pollution and climate change across the world are closely intertwined, study finds
Delhi dilemma: End this routine air pollution crisis
The bottom line is that air pollution knows no boundaries. So this politics of finger-pointing and scoring points will not lead to cooperation or …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 4, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Mahoba mess continues: NGT seeks report on stone mining
Case before green court alleges air, noise pollution
UN declares access to clean, healthy environment as universal human right
India voted for the resolution and pointed out that the resolutions do not create binding obligations
Heatwave in Delhi: Are ACs adding fuel to fire?
Over half the electricity demand during heatwave months can be attributed to need for space cooling at offices, shops, homes
Electric vehicles in India: Can we protect the environment & also help the economy
Double dividend hypothesis claims environmental taxation can improve both environmental & economic conditions
Pollution bouncing back in middle and lower Indo-Gangetic Plain: CSE
After a decline in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha are seeing a resurgence in pollution
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 2, 2020)
Smoke from cement factory leaves toddlers gasping for air in Howrah
Breathlessness, skin allergy and eye infections is all too common for villagers in Dhulagarh in Bengal’s Howrah district
How is textile industry placed in Union Budget 2021-22
Textile is a water-intensive industry; no details, however, were given about water conservation and wastewater treatment during the budget speech
Combination of heatwave & high air pollution may double risk of heart attack deaths: Report
Women at higher risk of fatal heart attacks during extremely hot days & older people on days with extreme cold or high PM2.5
Increased incentives for electric 2-wheelers will help India meet targets faster
Electric two-wheelers can help save Rs 25,000 every year against the cost of those that run on internal combustion engines
Study finds increased concentration of black carbon in Gangotri region during tourist seasons
A study finds remarkable increase in concentration of black carbon in the atmosphere near the pilgrim town of Gangotri in Uttarakhand during two …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 2, 2022)
Environment in Parliament: Developments from February 25 - March 3
Some important environment and development-related questions raised in Parliament this past week
Dumpsite fires are turning cities into gas chambers. They have to be prevented, not controlled
Focus on building infrastructure, reducing continuous dumping of fresh waste at landfill sites is critical
How Haryana cut stubble burning this season
Distributing crop residue disposal machines, spreading awareness among farmers and increased sowing of Basmati rice brought about the good results
India emits the most sulphur dioxide in the world
Five of the top 10 SO2 emission hotspots from coal/power generation industry across the world are in India, finds a Greenpeace study