Lifting the technology veil: Analysing technology requirements for decarbonising steel & cement sectors in India
Developing countries' achievement of Net Zero goals depends on technology transfer & access
No respite for Pali yet, NGT reserves order on illegal textile industries
Some 17 textile industries operate in Pali district, violating the green court's order
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 22, 2019)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
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 …
Scientists find new way to produce designer hydrogels
The hydrogels could be used for a variety of purposes like cleaning industrial wastewater
Ecuadorians lose $9.5-billion pollution case against US company
The US company is likely to leverage the new ruling to avoid paying any compensation to victims.
An industrial spill might be to blame for an algal bloom ravaging Florida
Some 215 million gallons of wastewater was released into Tampa Bay in March and April this year
Despite efforts, clean water is scarce in India's industrial Gujarat state
India is trying to clean up its water. But in arid, industrial Gujarat state, it will take a long time – and many more protections – …
Action falls short as far as industrial effluent pollution in India is concerned
There are lapses in implementation of laws and court judgements
Uranium spill
Deaths linked to PM2.5 2nd highest in India: Study
In India, coal accounted for 16% deaths linked to air pollution in 2015 and 17.1% in 2017
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 26, 2023)
How China is cleaning the highly-polluting coal power sector
The largest producer of coal power successfully cleans the highly polluting sector with strict emission norms and effective implementation
A holiday in bad air
Book>> Visit Sunny Chernobyl And Other Adventures In The World’s Most Polluted Places • by Andrew Blackwell • Rodale Books &…
Thermal power plants must assess health impact for green clearance
Environment ministry notification mandates bi-annual health check-ups for workers
State of India’s environment: Quality of air, water, land worsened in India’s industrial clusters
Tarapur in Maharashtra emerged the most polluted cluster between 2009 and 2018
In court
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 16, 2019)
Court digest: Major environment hearings of the week (Feb 4-8)
Only 5% of India’s coal-based thermal power capacity meets SO2 emissions norms: CSE report
None of the plants in the eastern states were found to be compliant
Why a tux, rent a wardrobe: The Gen Z play at making fashion sustainable
Those born between 1997 and 2002 are more concerned about perils of waste, environmental damage and overconsumption in fashion industry, finds …
The oil bully
Book>> Private Empire, Exxonmobil And American Power • Steve Coll • Penguin • Rs 1,150
Bhopal victims demonstrate in Delhi ahead of Supreme Court hearing on more compensation
Delhi police and CRPF dispersed the group of women survivors and forced them to leave
Brick kiln pollutes Pune outskirts
Closure order has no effect on brick-making unit
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 16, 2019)