The Root Of All Evil
Laws meant to protect the forests are doing exactly the opposite. Funds for afforestation programmes are pocketed by the corrupt and land remains …
70 years on from London’s Great Smog, we still need cleaner air to protect health
After 70 years, we know that health harms exist even at low pollutant levels and that there is no “safe” level
Telangana has shut illegal stone crusher units, fined them; but much more needs to be done
Operational practices of the sector need to be strengthened and the guidelines released by the state board should be strictly implemented
Patna's new home delivery: pollution under control certificates
Bihar transport department moves in as car owners complain of few testing centres amid hefty fines
World Environment Day Special: Watch how shoppers breathe easy at car-free Karol Bagh
Pedestrian only street in Karol Bagh proves why urban renewal is needed for clean air and sustainability
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 3, 2019)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
NGT fines Volkswagen Rs 500 cr for damaging environment
Cheat device in multinational's diesel engines meant more nitrogen oxide emission than claimed
Three-wheel powered solution to dirty air
Quintessential three-wheeler autorickshaws slated for unrestricted free run in Delhi-NCR can be a disruptive clean mobility solution across India
Delhi should follow Beijing's example in tackling air pollution
Now is the time for India to peer through the smog and learn how Beijing is taking meaningful steps to address air pollution crisis
Newer, not better
While India announces a new formula to assess pollution levels in industrial clusters, it shies away from addressing the core problem of how to …
Health will finally be the focus of air pollution control
The reason why everyone is lost in the number game over pollution is because health is the missing link in the conversation
Dyeing it green
ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVES OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY: SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL IMPERATIVES S B Chandalia and R Rajagopal Publisher: Sevak …
Developing hydrogen as a petrol substitute
With petrol stocks being fast depleted, scientists are developing a technology that will run vehicles on hydrogen
Will the Yamuna clean-up go the Ganga way?
Even though Ganga Action Plan-I, initiated seven years ago, has fallen short of expectations, work has already begun on the ambitious Yamuna …
Coast Guard cleans up oil spill off Nicobar
Indian crews successfully contained a huge oil spill near the Great Nicobar island. Now, the ministry of environment and forests must assess the …
De-hairing hide without polluting
Clarizyme is a new biodegradedable enzyme produced by the Central Leather Research Institute in Madras as a replacement for substances used in …
Car-free smog-free!
As cars keep off the street following a French call for European car-free day, air quality in some cities shows improvement
Joint venture
Southeast Asian nations ink pact that transcends borders to tackle haze pollution caused by land and forest fires
Toyota's tall claim
Reducing automobile emissions to zero is perfectly possible, claims a recent Toyota advertisement. The ad describes how the auto giant's hybrid …
Tall Blunder
In 1996, industries in Delhi were hit by a series of court orders requiring them to take measures to reduce pollution 1,328 industries were …
Bottled water alternative for drinking is worse than problem
Society is paying for pollution, has become an economic burden
On paper
States asked to clean up
No permits in high-polluted areas
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 23, 2019)
CSE analysis finds bias towards dust control due to CPCB assessment for funding
PM 10 levels considered for disbursing funds; Barely any difference in PM 2.5 levels between NCAP and non-NCAP cities
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