State of Environment in Figures 2024 on municipal solid waste in India
At least 12 states and Union Territories process less than half of the municipal solid waste they generate daily
Reuse of treated wastewater: Faecal coliform is a challenge in Delhi
Around 75% of sewage treatment plants managed by the Delhi Jal Board are failing to effectively treat faecal coliform
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 30, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 29, 2024)
Celebrating progress: From taboo to discussion — advancing menstrual hygiene management
Menstrual health management is also intricately linked to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) mandated by the United Nations
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 28, 2024)
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 24, 2024)
Can microbial methane oxidation systems control emissions from Indian dumpsites?
Innovative use of biocovers, which utilise fine fraction from landfill mining, presents a compelling model for methane control in Estonia
Earth Day 2024 is rightly themed to indicate conflict between our blue planet & the plastic waste monster we have created
Plastic turns into a problem as soon as its disposal is improper and it enters a highly dynamic environment such as the sea
Study finds pervasive presence of microplastics in testicles of humans & canines; can be linked with low sperm count
Polyethylene was the most common microplastic found, followed by PVC
Waste to wealth: Understanding the synergy between formal & informal sectors
Technology and community participation play pivotal roles in bridging the formal-informal waste worker divide
India’s compressed biogas sector present opportunities for startup entrepreneurs
The sector is gaining momentum towards its goal of establishing 5,000 CBG projects nationwide under SATAT scheme
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 8, 2024)
Waste management: Survey in Bhopal, one of India’s cleanest cities, highlights gaps, identifies areas of improvement
Government negligence, irregular sanitation work and poor consumption habits emerged as key problem areas
Constructed wetlands are nature’s ingenious solution for wastewater treatment in India
These ecosystems can significantly contribute to sustainable industrial progress and preservation of water resources
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 7, 2024)
Gurugram does it right: Dedicated portal to register and manage bulk waste generators
The MCG initiative is truly unique & has potential to inspire other Indian cities to adopt similar measures, benefiting from its citizen-…
Waste pickers play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution — insights from South Africa into how their voices can be heard
South Africa’s approach to waste picker integration demonstrates how they can be protected
DTE Coverage: Ottawa talks as they happened
Read our reportage of the fourth round of negotiations for a global plastic treaty in Ottawa, Canada
Climbers have turned Mount Everest into a high-altitude garbage dump, but sustainable solutions are within reach
Modern technology and international cooperation are key to ending the pileup of waste in this iconic setting
Ghazipur landfill in Delhi catches fire again. But why?
Watch this video to understand the reasons behind this fire and the situation on the ground
Microplastics are global travellers of pollution
Understanding how microplastics move in the environment can help us devise strategies to minimise their impact
In 2024, India to be among top 4 contributors of microplastics released into waterbodies
After China, India will release highest volume of microplastics & chemical additives into waterways
CSE-DTE at Ottawa: Poor progress at INC-4 as it fails to address the elephant in the room
Many provisions of substantive elements do not make it to textual negotiations; like-minded groups dominate Closing Plenary
DTE Coverage: How dangerous are microplastics?
A 3-part series which looks at the health impacts of microplastics