Odd-even experiment with private cars: Delhi CM appeals to people to make it successful
As of now, this experiment has been planned for 15 days and may be implemented again after a few months
Putting the brakes on emissions
To reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances, a state government in Germany has hauled the reins on motorists rocketing down highways
Exhausting concerns
The automobile industry is worried about a proposed legislation that may soon make it mandatory for manufacturers to fit vehicles with catalytic …
Checking gold fever
Brazil develops a cheap device to increase gold yield and control mercury pollution in the devastated Amazon basin
Flywheels offer cheap option for operating trams
A British firm has developed an innovative tram system as a cheap alternative for mass transport
Maruti's eco-friendly car for export only
Alto, the export model launched by Maruti Udyog Ltd, features engines that run on unleaded petrol.
Submission date postponed for green audits
India was the first country in the world to make environmental audits mandatory, hoping it would encourage industry to shift from pollution …
Friends of the river
Clearing the Ganga, is their mission even if it means fishing out scores of bodies from the river
Fiscal fitness
While commercial vehicle operators appeal to the Supreme Court to review its order on the phase-out of 15-year old vehicles, the Delhi government …
Green money
Financial institutions may soon lend a helping hand to the environment sector, says the Indian environment minister
Shape up or ship out
Pollution control board sets November deadline for brick kiln manufacturers to clean up their act
True growth is about overcoming hard challenges
IN THE developed world, conducting business today is also about being environmentally accountable. Governments have imposed stringent regulatory …
Delhi had only one good air quality day this winter by Beijing standards: CSE
Fresh number crunching by Centre for Science and Environment shows that if air quality parameters of Beijing or that of the US were to be applied …
Tribunal makes Noida factory comply with green regulations
Chrome plating unit in Noida is the second factory in the industrial area that has been allowed to resume operations after complying with …
When will coliform matter?
India fails to notify standards for treated sewage
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 14, 2020)
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 (August 6, 2020)
Cleaner, greener: Can architects help maintain natural correction?
Infrastructure is the backbone of any growing economy and fixing the way we build it can help address air pollution concerns
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 8, 2019)
Cement industry misses deadline for new pollution norms
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change asks the cement industry to submit an action plan by April to meet the new norms
Deadly nursery: Why children bear brunt of toxic air in Delhi
Pollutants lower immunity levels and increase inflammation in children, say experts
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 3, 2020)
Will Bengal allow high decibel firecrackers?
Activists fear noise control rules will be relaxed for manufacturers of firecrackers
Green norms breach: 15 coal-firing power plants fined Rs 38 cr
Units ordered to deposit penalties by June 5; Central Pollution Control Board may pursue closure orders
Rules of e-dump
Loopholes in new rules for electronic waste make it difficult to regulate informal sector