Green roofs can help cities adapt to climate change

Dusty Gedge, president of European Federation of Green Roof Association, says growing a garden on roofs gives relief from heat island effect and …

No conversion!

A court order honks trouble for those that have tampered with their cars' catalytic converters, but prosecuting authorities seem stranded at …

Going Dutch

The Netherlands leads the way in sustainable investments -- funds that go towards the setting up of projects that are ecologically viable

Pure gas

Petroleum industry gears up to use "dirty oil", and this time they are being eco-friendly for a change

Spare steam

A UK-based engineer is making money out of a device that saves energy by tapping 'waste' steam

These three areas in and around Delhi give tell-tale accounts of the state of affairs pan-India

Three areas narrate three different stories. Palanpur village, in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district, has been a subject for researchers …

Centre notifies green credit programme

To incentivise eco-friendly actions; focus on water conservation and afforestation in initial phase

BIMSTEC region can provide green, affordable energy access to all

It is necessary to develop renewable energy in a sustainable, eco-friendly manner

Let’s play with mud

Using earth to develop modern, sustainable buildings

Changing colours of business

Algal blooms of aquatic habitats can be a sign of its health

Maintaining optimum levels of algal biodiversity is crucial for sustaining ecosystem function

Critical to focus on green jobs, entrepreneurship while teaching Environmental Studies

Necessary that teachers go beyond textbook to tackle challenges students will face in the world

Planning to install rooftop solar panels? How about some grass beneath it

Integrating green roofs and solar PV systems can enhance their functions and effectiveness through cooling and shading effects

Ancient algae play a role in building a healthy marine ecosystem: Study

Climate change is a major reason for the development, according to study

Auroville’s alternative galaxy

How a township has set high standard for eco-friendly living

Green could go red

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 15, 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 (January 4, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

Growth at the cost of environment?

Diwali day sees rise in number of hospital visits for respiratory problems in Delhi

Most patients complained of throat pain and breathing problems

Fossil fuel finance locking Africa out of just transition to renewable energy: Report

Majority of finance towards fossil fuels came from outside Africa

Half of global cropland expansion replaced natural vegetation and tree cover: Study

The largest cropland expansion was observed in Africa which was 34 per cent

GeeliMitti: Busting the myths about mud houses

Mud houses can outlive cement houses by a century

Simply put: Help us save the green

Waste management in news on May 2

A round-up of the latest news and developments on waste management