Diminishing effect

How technology can help save India’s groundwater

Technology-guided decision-making would help distinguish groundwater abuse and promote efficient use

Raging Bull: How the controversy over Jallikattu ended up saving the Pulikulam breed

The ban over Jallikattu and its subsequent lifting has made breeders in Tamil Nadu more conscious about conserving the cattle breed used in the …

Govt notifies groundwater rules, fails to address major concerns

There’s neither a limit on reusing water extracted by industries, nor is there any clause making them recharge groundwater sources

Groundwater quality declines in Ernakulum due to coastal erosion: study

A study by JNU researchers shows that shoreline changes between 1971 and 2007 affected groundwater quality in wells from 27 sites  

Why India continues to use lethal pesticides

Death of cotton farmers due to pesticide poisoning in the Vidarbha region raises vital questions about the government's attitude towards …

Rush to form political parties in India

The rush to form political parties is triggered by Finance Minister Jaitly’s proposal in his budget speech to amend section 2 of the …

Why multiple committees for reviewing pesticide ban, SC asks government

The apex court sought the reason for appointing several committees when the initial panel had already recommended the banning of 27 pesticides

Draft Bill faces criticism for making farm workers, dealers responsible for spurious pesticides

Shifting liability from manufacturers to pesticide dealers and farmers in case of any incident was opposed by farmer groups

New draft coastal regulation allows tourism in sensitive zone, poses threat to fishers

A notification by the environment ministry allows tourism activities in ecologically sensitive areas and land reclamation for …

Immense potential for greener HFC alternatives in India

Around 77 per cent of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector can switch to natural alternatives with current technology

Montreal Protocol: what came from Vienna negotiations?

Observers seem optimistic for a deal in the next meeting of parties, to be held in October this year

What to expect from the Vienna meeting of Montreal Protocol parties

As talks resume to phase out HFCs, safety standards, finance and intellectual property rights will be the hot topics

India’s FCRA does not conform to international standards: UN Special Rapporteur

The restriction may prove detrimental to the advocacy group engaged in critical human rights work, government accountability and those …

Is civil society suffering from ‘dependency syndrome’? Here is the way forward

Space of civil society in operating environment has gradually shrunk

In Court

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 27, 2023)

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

You know clean air is good for your health. It’s good for the economy, too

Poor air quality is linked to decreased productivity, school attendance and even lifetime earnings

India’s thriving chemical industry & urgent call for human biomonitoring studies

Implementation of biomonitoring programme will enable India detect health trends early, participate in global efforts to address common …

Ministers spar over Navi Mumbai airport

Maharashtra coastal authority clears its EIA report

A fine argument

The government says it does not have the power to fine Adani for the damage at Mundra. But it hints the company may still end up spending more …

Pesticide Management Bill 2020: What could have made it better

The bill was introduced after much delay

CMZ dropped

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 10, 2023)

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

Unauthorised use of 4 highly hazardous pesticides, claims report

Unapproved use of chlorpyrifos, fipronil, atrazine and paraquat in crops point to non-compliance with national regulation