Using tannery waste in fields turning soil toxic: study

Researchers studied soil and groundwater samples from farms irrigated by tannery effluents in and around Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh

As told to Parliament (December 11, 2023): Rice, wheat and maize crops most affected by climate change

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Dye filter

An improvised bio-sand filter helps Nepal dyers treat toxic effluents

NGT scraps 2017 ministry note easing sewage treatment norms

The standards were diluted by the notification that permitted more pollutants than what was allowed under the 2015 CPCB draft

As told to Parliament (February 2, 2023): Tapovan-Vishnugad power project far away from Joshimath, claims minister

Experts are of the opinion that the 520 MW Tapovan-Vishnugad project is part of the reason for the soil collapse

Ayodhya airport expansion and discharge of water from Coca-Cola factory put villagers in a fix

Villages drowning after rains due to airport expansion while polluted water destroying fields, allege locals

Day 3 of Indian Science Congress: technologies to curb Ganga river pollution revealed

The tanning industry is not only controlling pollutants, but it is also saving 20 per cent of the operational cost

Dyeing cities

Textile mills of Pali district in Rajasthan and Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu have an annual turnover of over Rs 20,000 crore. But the rivers passing …

Slack approach

ONGC asked to stop drilling

People in Tripura complain to environment ministry

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 18, 2019)

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

Waste manager dumps it in river

Gujarat firm gets closure notice for stealthily disposing of untreated hazardous waste

Tannery convicted

‘Pay Rajasthan farmers for losses due to soil pollution’

Committee set up by NGT finds ‘green tinge’ in effluents discharged into river Bandi; notes distress to farmers

Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (November 2-6, 2020)

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

EPCA chief pulls up Panipat officials for violating solid waste norms

A large number of illegal industries operate in Panipat; solid waste management is a major environmental concern 

Can Bio-CNG click: Indore plant reducing air pollution, but odour remains a challenge

Part I: A ground report from Indore to understand roadblocks in way of bio-CNG

How e-waste crisis continues to plague informal sector

Over 90% of electronic waste management is done by informal sector workers, most of whom are unaware of their rights  

How Baddi pharma waste can make your medicines ineffective

The waste contains active ingredients used in antibiotics and may be contributing to the spread of antimicrobial resistance. It is time to …

Cuddalore flouts rules

New industries set to increase pollution in the area

No let-off till zero discharge

Bullets for water

During a chance visit to Weliweriya, Sugandh Juneja wonders what took the Sri Lankan government so long to heed people’s complaints against …

Mismanaged solid waste in Tanzania’s Mwanza city is polluting Lake Victoria

Critical for Mwanza to invest in source separation of waste, developing infrastructure for ensuring 100% collection coverage and efficient …

Dar-es-Salaam’s waste management needs a complete revamp

The waste crisis at Pugu dumpsite in Tanzania’s economic capital is rising and urgent interventions are needed

Serial polluter