Amendment without correction

Mines and minerals amendment bill falls short of meaningful reform

These pods are proving to be profitable

Yongchak is a Manipuri legume used in salads, pickles and delicacies

Particles of significance

The newfound character of neutrinos is revolutionary

Bidding adieu to John Goodenough, the untiring inventor who co-created the modern lithium-ion battery

In 2019, Goodenough and two other scientists received the Nobel Prize for their work on lithium-ion batteries

Plans for deep seabed mining pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier

Less than 10% of the deep seabed has been mapped to understand its basic structure and contents

Regulating small-scale mines below 5 ha

Will National Green Tribunal's restraint order curb haphazard and unscientific mining of minor minerals that includes sand?

How a lithium deal between two companies in France & UK is an opportunity for India's EV sector

India, now a part of MSP, can push for a trilateral pact with these countries for a steady supply of lithium 

Trade & climate priorities are converging: Does this help or hurt a fair global green transition?

If climate considerations are to permeate trade agreements & vice versa, upholding principles of common but differentiated responsibilities, …

Budget 2023-24: Deep Ocean Mission gets Rs 600 crore; funds to be spent on research vessel, identifying minerals

Experts raised concerns over the impacts of mining on deep-ocean biodiversity

IEA Summit on clean energy minerals: Actions for sustainable, ethical supply chains agreed upon

Attendees agree to accelerate progress towards diversified and sustainable supplies of minerals  

How is Southeast Asia’s charge to EVs going?

Who’s leading the race to develop electric vehicles in Southeast Asia? The answer is complicated.  

Over 50 African countries agree to work on minimising impact of mineral mining

Addis Ababa declaration signed by 54 nations; acknowledge green challenges of land degradation, desertification and drought

A tiny radioactive capsule is lost on a highway in Western Australia. Here’s what you need to know

The capsule contains caesium-137, a radioactive isotope which spits out electrons and high-energy photons 

Let people-centric natural resource governance be the new regime’s agenda

India must strengthen the mechanisms of natural resource management that is people-centric and sustainable to ensure economic and social stability

Beachside troubles

Ministry of Mines and Atomic Minerals Directorate move to curb illegal mining and export of beach sand minerals

New sand mining guidelines call for robust monitoring and sustainable development

The guidelines try to create a balance between preserving ecologically sensitive river habitats and the need for infrastructure

Do away with forest clearance to explore mining activities: Mines ministry to MoEF&CC

Since survey and investigation for mining opportunities during exploration do not cause any perceptible changes in forest land, these could be …

Korchi goes to polls after boycotting elections over mining

Gets an official letter saying no to iron-ore mining

Irregularities galore in mining in Bellary

The live connection

Geological studies conducted in northern Chile reveal that the enrichment of metal ores through the weathering of rocks, is a process mediated …

Power to the people

Heads of panchayats arrived in the Capital to demand the power to effectively run the traditional self-government

No sand mining without environment clearance: NGT

Green tribunal reiterates apex court order in the wake of controversy over suspension of IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal

Is Arctic rush worth it?

With Shell's proposed oil exploration in the Chukchi Sea, we revisit the potential impact of exploring oil, natural gas, minerals and fish …

Fatally fixated

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 21, 2022)

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