Groundwater in 12 Indian states found to be contaminated with uranium
Punjab is the worst-affected state with Haryana being the second
75 years of people’s power: Lambra in Punjab uses dry ash to treat grey water
The treatment plant works on a natural treatment system and hence no labour is involved
Punjab procures wheat in the shadow of COVID-19
Here are the problems farmers face despite government efforts
Stubble burning amid rising fodder prices: Why the paradox
Farmers say the window to sow paddy after harvesting wheat was reduced
COVID-19: ‘Thikri pehra’ makes a comeback in Punjab, Haryana
Locals take turns to guard entry and exit points in at least 12,800 Punjab villages
What will be the climate impact on Indo-Gangetic plain
Climate change projections and impacts in a region with 432.5 million population
DTE Coverage: Pink bollworm’s cotton curse in India's North Zone
Down To Earth travels to the cotton fields of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan and hears stories of misery and death
Live storage increased 165% in 123 reservoirs during monsoon
This is 87 per cent of the total live storage capacity of the 123 reservoirs
Monsoon withdrawal from parts of northwest India has started: IMD
The withdrawal is 28 days late this time, compared to 40 days last year
COVID 19: Punjab’s rural economy takes a big hit
Small farmers, labourers among the worst-hit; wheat harvest under cloud
SC orders Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana to stop stubble burning; clarifies firecracker regulations apply to all states, not just Delhi
Apex court also directed Delhi government to repair defunct smog towers immediately
Poisoned Punjab: Study finds declining groundwater quality, southwestern Punjab most affected
Intensive agriculture practices, over-exploitation of groundwater may be to blame
Direct cash transfer smooth in Punjab, but is it a hit with farmers
State pays out 83% of wheat MSP due for rabi season in a month
Cotton Curse: Pheromone-based mating disruption technology may help control pink bollworm
Experiments show 90% reduction in losses, improved yield
Put farm laws on hold or we will: SC to Centre
Farmers' unions decline apex court's proposal to set up talks with a committee
COVID-19 update: Amid spike in cases, Maharashtra warns of a second wave
Punjab a cause of worry for a high death rate; Kerala continues to see spike in cases
Despite police action, farmers approaching Delhi for mega protest event November 26
Haryana seals its borders; farmers vow to protest wherever they are stopped
Cotton Curse: Bt Cotton losses by pink bollworm pushing farmers to brink of suicide
Part 1: Recurring losses due to pests in North India compounding farmers’ distress, finds DTE ground report
Fields on fire: Punjab, Haryana farmers start burning paddy stubble to make way for vegetables
NASA shows 222 incidents of stubble burning in September; Amritsar, Tarn Taran hotspots
‘Grains not stored properly in FCI godown, rotting food creating pest hazard’
NGT orders probe into biological hazard at Punjab storage, forms joint panel
Why was post-Diwali air quality better this year?
Wind speed, warmer temperatures helped disperse pollutants
Diwali pollution: Delhi air quality to be in ‘poor’ & ‘very poor’ categories today, tomorrow
Fire count due to stubble burning low over northwest Delhi as on October 23
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 3, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Nearly 29%, or about 3 in every 10 wells tested in Punjab, is contaminated with uranium
Illnesses were behind half the suicides in Punjab in 2021
Healthcare costs too high, farmers at risk due to pesticide use says expert