After fire outbreaks, Ghazipur landfill has a new concern — research finds its layers are heating up
These elevated temperatures in dumpsite can alter gas composition, worsen odours and leachate seeps
Take waste out of water
We cannot manage our rivers sustainably unless we fix our waste management system
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 22, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
India’s largest cooperative of waste pickers turns 300 tonnes of waste into wealth annually
Urban India generates around 56 million tonnes of municipal solid waste per annum of which 40-50 per cent is not processed and eventually ends up …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 28, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 22, 2023)
Haryana fined Rs 100 crore: Bandhwari landlfill threat to human health, environment despite repeated orders
National Green Tribunal has issued several orders to Haryana to address the legacy waste problem at the landfill
As told to Parliament (December 20, 2021): 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated in 2019-20
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Life of Plastic: International body of waste pickers demands representation in all treaty discussions
Requests United Nations funding for six waste pickers from different regions to attend subsequent meetings
Medical waste incineration plant in Bihar’s Sone river bed faces public flak
The waste generated from 98 industrial units across Bihar will be transported to the proposed unit for burning, posing health risks to …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 17, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts and National Green Tribunal
Ghazipur landfill fire: Annual choking hazard for Delhi
Authorities have missed multiple deadlines to clear out the legacy waste from Ghazipur landfill
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 21, 2024)
Plastic-free planet: Like-minded group of countries demand changes to zero draft
First day did not progress to contact group discussions
India’s ban on select single-use plastic items: A start but still a long way from blanket ban
Several items that fall within Centre's definition of single-use plastic not included
United Nations Environment Assembly 5.2: Five aspects of plastic pollution that needs focus
The 5th meeting of UNEA will be held February 28, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Tripartite MoU to reduce textile waste in India gives hope, but cautious steps needed
Strategic approach essential to ensure that upcycling leads to circular & sustainable future for Indian textile industry
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 3, 2023)
Plastic pellets on the beaches of Maharashtra: Should we be worried?
International Maritime Organization should classify plastic pellets as environmentally hazardous due to the chemicals that are added to them and …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 5, 2023)
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 11, 2023)
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 7, 2023)
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023: Small-scale incinerators for sanitary pad disposal in schools is not a good idea
Lack of monitoring and emission of harmful gases like dioxins and furans within poorly designed, substandard toilets are major risks posed by …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 3, 2023)
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 15, 2023)