Firecracker bursting new in Kedarnath, can impact glaciers & wildlife: Experts warn as videos emerge

A section of experts say wildlife moved away from human presence, may not have an impact

PIL seeking directions for carrying capacity: An opportunity to save the ecology of Himalayan states

Determining capacity and resources is critical for sustainable development

Simply Put: In the name of development

Who moved my science?

Uttarakhand flood of 2013 not an 'act of God', says NGT

The green court has asked Alaknanda Hydro Power Company to pay Rs 9.26 crore as compensation 

How much is the crop loss in flood-hit states?

In Uttar Pradesh, over 30,000 hectares of sown crops have been affected by the floods in 12 districts

Insensitive to sensitive zone

Centre declared a stretch from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi eco-sensitive. Why is Uttarakhand dragging its feet over implementing it?

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 12, 2023)

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

Lack of energy access affecting women’s prosperity in India

A recent report shows how energy requirement of women differ in various states and in different occupations and how limiting the current scenarios are

Dousing flames

The Uttarakhand forest fires that lasted for over 100 days should come as a warning to the rest of India since half of its forests are vulnerable …

'37% of natural springs, which contribute directly to the Ganga, are drying up'

Increasing instances of extreme rainfall are slowly leading to the crumbling of the Ganga's catchment area, says P C Tiwari, professor of …

Extreme weather events in India in the past 10 years

India is extremely vulnerable to the impact of climate events. Every year, it faces extreme weather events in the form of floods and cyclones, …

A swami and sand mafia

Uttarakhand banned mining along Ganga over and again. Will it obey court order this time?

Baluni in pictures

Uttarakhand has a number of ‘ghost villages’, where residents have left behind their homes to search for a better life in big cities. There …

Embrace of an unforgettable conservation crusade lingers on

Impacts of Chipko are still visible in the state after four decades.

Taste of sting

Shalini Dhyani shares the many virtues of Himalayan giant nettle, called bichhu ghas

Ganga basin authority notified

Protests resume at Loharinag Pala

As government decides to restart Bhagirathi project

Joshimath sinking: Landslides in region not a new problem, says GSI report

Part 3: Clean chit to the Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project for water leakages, landslides not occurred in areas with low population density

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 8, 2020)

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

Those magnificent men and their machines

So-called scientific achievements of ancient Indians are no laughing matter when they are championed by the Prime Minister of India

Will Dehradun riverfront development project really help the city?

It focuses more on beautification aspects rather than rejuvenating the rivulets that flow through the city

Uttarakhand to introduce its own food security scheme

Move follows Centre's refusal to allocate additional foodgrains to the state to implement food security Act

NGT forbids factories in Jasodharpur from dumping waste in river

Team from central and state pollution control boards asked to conduct site inspection and submit report by August 20

Payment for Ecosystem Services: Himalayan states should demand more

Their demand for “green bonus” triggers the payment for ecosystems debate