Clay the solution for safe disposal of biomedical waste, say IIT-G scientists
A 99.6% reduction of viral contamination & very low diffusion rates were observed using compacted clays like bentonite and kaolin
No bricks in the wall
India needs solutions to maximise utilisation of fly ash and reduce consumption of clay and air pollution from fired clay brick kilns
International Women’s Day: How women lead climate adaptation in eastern India’s Adivasi areas
Wattle and daub houses maintained largely by women in tribal parts of Odisha and Bengal provide cool shelter to families when temperatures soar
COP27 impact: What does the loss and damage fund mean for Majuli’s Salmora potters?
Riverbank erosion due to climate change and government measures to deal with it are both affecting the Assam community
Smog on our tableware?
Ceramic tableware glazed with polluted dust harvested from Delhi’s air is a powerful art medium to connect people with its toxic risk
Membrane made out of clay and tea waste can clean toxic effluents
The newly developed membrane has good thermal and chemical stabilities
Can clay idols replace all PoP idols?
Sale of clay idols is on the rise, but switching completely to clay is not easy
Eco-friendly homes: How to build rammed earth
This age-old building technique is part of Nepal’s vernacular architecture
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 19, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
Mining halted
Licence issued without consent of Visakhapatnam residents