Zanzibar passes new regulation developed by CSE on solid waste management
The first of its kind in East Africa, the regulation will help Tanzania's semi-autonomous archipelago to tackle its burgeoning waste problem
CSE responds to DMRC’s comments on its recent analysis of urban transport
Says this is a welcome debate in Delhi on costs of urban commuting and public transport, and on who pays for the much-awaited modernisation of …
CSE Clean City Award: Mysuru is one of the best solid waste managers in India
Mysuru boasts of door-to-door garbage-collection, segregation and recycling, making it one of the best managers of municipal solid waste. In 2016,…
Performance pays
The chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim, who were rated as the greenest chief ministers in a CSE survey, have retained power in their states
Breathing time?
The automobile industry can breathe easy with the Supreme Court lifting its earlier restrictions on the sale of cars; plea for extending …
That 'E' word again
Most Northern groups that dominate the civil society opinion-making process within the climate convention have consistently ignored Southern …
Heavy metals in cosmetics: government silent on tightening rules
After Rajya Sabha MP raises concerns, health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad cites rules but says little about protecting consumers
Life of Plastic: Indian producers, brands contribute majorly to polymer pollution says CSE; here is how
Producers manufacture large amounts of plastic which can’t be recycled, while brands do not recycle enough
Winter air pollution & smog: CSE study notes fresh patterns
Daily PM2.5 levels up 8-11 times between cleanest August & dirtiest November across Delhi-NCR
CSE calls for decentralised and distributed deployment of renewable energy in Northeast India
The Northeast can address its energy poverty and provide access to clean energy to its communities by harnessing advanced technologies such as …
Men in black
Carbon market has the potential to unlock billions of dollars for countries in the Global South. But is this voluntary carbon market working for …
India should not support the Copenhagen Accord, says CSE
Copenhagen Accord is weak, meaningless and fundamentally flawed. It will be bad for the fight against climate change and bad for India.
Dabur’s advertisements are attempts to confuse consumers
Inconsistent messaging to consumers by honey brands does not change the fact about their adulteration with sugar syrups; it only confuses them
Down To Earth wins Indian Sanitation Coalition-FICCI award for its coverage on sanitation
Besides sustained campaigns on sanitation, Down To Earth has been exploring the connection between sanitation and health in order to trigger a …
Is the US on a bilateral agreement spree over climate change?
USA and China have entered into a bilateral pact to sign the Paris Agreement on April 22
America's HFC game plan
How the US is gaining support in apportioning of carbon space in the Montreal Protocol with bilateral agreements
China may reach permissible air pollution levels by 2020
Experts have highlighted the new norms that will soon be announced to reach ultra-low emission levels
DMF best practices: Are DMFs actually functioning to their potential and promise?
The answer is no for the most part, according to a new report of the Centre for Science and Environment
Union Budget 2020-21: Will proposals on discom reform, PM-Kusum work?
Previous attempts at discom reform did not yield results while standalone solar pumps do not incentivise farmers
Rainwater harvesting: Way ahead to encash the alternative water resource
Depending on the agroclimatic region the strategy may be different but the idea is the same — catch water where it falls
Chhattisgarh govt revises District Mineral Foundation Trust composition
Despite changes, still no representation of mining-affected people in the body; state needs to consider this
COP24: Proactive, support-focused approach required, says CSE
Centre for Science and Environment suggests that developed countries should commit resources to support adaptation planning in developing countries
We must explore India’s forgotten recipes, switch to good food culture: experts
In an era of convenience food and TV dinner, it’s a challenge to rediscover our traditional foods
Bengaluru orders compulsory waste segregation by households, but challenges remain
From reluctant citizens to unsold compost, Bengaluru municipal corporation faces hurdles on the way towards better waste management
Antibiotic pollution by pharmaceutical industries a global concern
As the world observes the Antibiotic Awareness Week, it is vital that the environmental spread of antimicrobial resistance is duly recognised and …