Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2019: The order of change
To resolve environmental problems, we need a change in mindset, empirical studies, implementation, monitoring and follow-ups, says Justice Madan …
Why Trump is a bad businessman
By pulling out of Paris Agreement, US loses an opportunity to expand clean energy markets and create jobs
National action plan on antimicrobial resistance urges multi-sectoral initiative
Antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, is a global public health threat, as antibiotics and antimicrobials are becoming …
Chennai floods: Panel report highlights encroachments, faulty drainage system
The committee asked Tamil Nadu government to check real estate mafia involved in illegal construction and usurping of water bodies
Antimicrobial resistance a ticking time bomb, warn world health experts
They were speaking at a live broadcast organised at the 69th World Health Assembly
'78% of sewage generated in India remains untreated'
Analysis and reporting by Centre for Science and Environment and Down To Earth magazine reveal how Indian cities are disposing of excreta in an …
'FSSAI’s move to shut down two regional offices will give wrong signal'
FSSAI’s move suggests the central regulator is backing down and is not in full control of food safety regulatory enforcement, says Delhi-…
Supreme Court extends big diesel vehicle ban
The court has asked Delhi Government’s EPCA to prepare a detailed plan for all the vehicle owners to pay compensation to minimise health risks
Thermal power sector needs to save water, feel experts
Experts suggested various good practices and possible solutions to reduce thermal sectors dependence on water
Urban flooding may increase if wetlands not protected, says CSE
Centre for Science and Environment has recommended strong laws to protect urban lakes, their catchment and feeder channels
Supreme abuse
Bulk drug makers at Patancheru continue to pollute in the absence of effective vigilance, shows an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment
E-toxic trail
Moradabad's e-waste dismantling and recycling industry has severely polluted the Ramganga river, finds a new CSE study
Climate finance is not going to Global South where it is needed the most: CSE
Report launched right before the international summit on New Global Financial Pact in Paris
Environment ministry amendment gives coal thermal power stations full licence to pollute: CSE
The modified notification favours operation of old inefficient coal power stations, which can continue to run indefinitely on paying a nominal …
Govt's fast tracking of draft rules on antibiotic residues commendable
It will position India as a responsible nation tackling antimicrobial resistance, besides improving conditions in preventing the menace
Union Budget 2020-21: Big plans for storage facilities
Promise of cold storage capacity at villages, warehousing at blocks, refrigerated rail coaches to reduce losses
RESCUED or DOOMED
Nations adopt a diluted agreement on implementing the Kyoto Protocol that gives away too many concessions to polluting countries
Miracle cure or placebo?
While CDM has been touted as the solution to all climate negotiation problems the reality is much different. This free market will impose huge …
Sinks: Can't convince? Confound
The US has spearheaded a puzzling proposal on sinks that opens loopholes for their own emissions
Unequal rights, equal responsibilities?
Industrialised countries want to have the cake and eat it too. President Carlos Menem delivered it to them on a silver platter by agreeing to …
Swachh Survekshan 2017 encouraging unsustainable approaches for waste management: CSE
Says the survey should give preference to waste segregation and recycle and reuse over centralised approaches like landfill and waste-to-energy plants
Budget 2017 Analysis with Sunita Narain
Centre for Science and Environment and Down to Earth analysed the 2017 Budget by Arun Jaitley. The major takeaway is that there is very little …
Food labelling guidelines likely to be updated in next four months: FSSAI
The FSSAI is also looking at what regulatory structure is required for claim verification
CSE welcomes FSSAI’s ban on potassium bromate
The FSSAI has convened a meeting of its scientific committee on June 28 to discuss the use of potassium iodate in food
BIS to revisit safety standards on use of hydrocarbons in fridges and ACs
CSE had recommended amendments to a standard which would allow wider use of the refrigerant