With at least 290 districts receiving deficient and largely deficient rainfall, about 1.2 million fewer hectares have been planted this month than last year
New report notes that renewable energy is mostly being used in the power sector
Draft guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economical Responsibilities of Business water down specific recommendations on accountability of businesses
4 people die as the southwest monsoon brings torrential rain to the city
Although each volcano is different, there are some generalisations that help us understand what these risks are likely to be
One of the biggest producers of e-waste in the world, India doesn't have data and monitoring mechanisms to manage e-waste
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, attempted to estimate how weather conditions can lead to a more severe outbreak
Director General of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and the Editor of Down To Earth magazine. She is an environmentalist who pushes for changes in policies, practices and mindsets
The fact is that storms of 2018 hold a mirror to our future
Will the world’s anti-plastic movement succeed? Or will it once again …
On World Bicycle Day (June 3), let's emphasise the fact that cycling as a mode of travel can only pick up in India only when the 'smart cities' develop bicycle-friendly infrastructure, especially …
Connections-based approach does not necessary bolster usage A scheme that was introduced to ensure better penetration of clean energy in the hinterlands of the country, reduce indoor pollution …
Biopesticide: an organic and eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticide
Harendra Singh Lodhiyal is a farmer who promotes sustainable and eco-friendly farming in Ramgarh block of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. He makes this biopesticide with locally available leaves and wild grass.
This is one of India's greatest contributions to the world
A fascinating history of how red jungle fowl from India is the progenitor of all chickens served across the world
Agenda for Survival Ep 1 with Sunita Narain: Let's put an end to this plastic addiction
On the World Environment Day, Sunita Narain puts focus on the pollution caused by plastics and why we need to put an end to this toxic addiction.
An unprecedented storm season challenges India's scientific community
Mallet navigates the various issues, including culture, politics and practises that define the Ganga
" The political play surrounding the river is intimately connected with the hopes and despairs of the people that live around it "
State of India’s Environment In Figures 2018 (eBook)
This annual compendium of environmental statistics covers diverse subjects ranging from air pollution to environmental crimes, and sanitation to energy security
Climate change - For the young and curious
Earth is getting warmer. The climate is changing, faster than ever before. Why? What is the science behind this?
CLIMATE CHANGE NOW - The Story of Carbon Colonisation
We live in the age of climate change—heat waves, extreme weather events, increase in diseases induced by deforestation, floods and snowfall in deserts, unprecedented hurricanes, storms and drought conditions across the world.
Getting to know about environment
Is bottled water, sold at exorbitant prices, better and purer than good 'ol tap water you receive for free? How can we save the tiger without uprooting people living in its natural habitat?
