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India’s new EPR framework for non-ferrous metals: Strong foundation, modest ambition 
Waste

India’s new EPR framework for non-ferrous metals: Strong foundation, modest ambition 

Subhrajit Goswami
6 min read
The updated rules provide ambitious timelines and little clarity on implementation
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 7, 2025)
Governance

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 7, 2025)

DTE Staff
4 min read
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
FFD4 Seville: Developing countries challenge credit rating agency power
Economy

FFD4 Seville: Developing countries challenge credit rating agency power

Archie Gupta
4 min read
Methodologies used by these agencies tend to be pro-cyclical, opaque and, in many cases, biased, says expert
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Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 7, 2025)
Governance
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 7, 2025)
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
Gir, located in the western Indian state of Gujarat, was the only place in the world where Asiatic lions roam freely in the wild.
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Thousands of trees felled by Cyclone Tauktae now pose fire hazard to Asiatic lions in Gir
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the 17th BRICS summit session.
Climate Change
‘Atrocious’ health toll from climate crisis, Guterres warns BRICS leaders
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
At a crossroads of sovereignty and science: India’s strategic position ahead of ITPGRFA COP 11
Food
At a crossroads of sovereignty and science: India’s strategic position ahead of 11th plant treaty meet
By
Anson CJ
5 min read
Glacier retreat could lead to volcanic eruptions worldwide, including in Antarctica: Study
Climate Change
Glacier retreat could lead to volcanic eruptions worldwide, including in Antarctica: Study
By
Rohini Krishnamurthy
3 min read
Historically, Norway has one of the highest per capita GHG emissions, recording nearly twice the global average.
Climate Change
Norway announces new NDC amid expanding fossil fuel production: Here’s what it says
By
Rudrath Avinashi
4 min read
Workers installing solar panels at a house in Prayagraj.
Renewable Energy
Uttar Pradesh’s solar push sparks new jobs for young entrepreneurs in Prayagraj
By
Anil Ashwani Sharma
4 min read
Despite farmers adapting to climate change, yield losses, especially in India’s wheat growing regions to be severe: Study
Agriculture
Despite farmers adapting to climate change, yield losses, especially in India’s wheat growing regions, to be severe: Study
By
Shagun
4 min read
Daily Heat Tracker: Maximum & minimum temperature above normal in 15 cities
Climate Change
Daily Heat Tracker: Maximum & minimum temperature above normal in 15 cities
By
Shagun
Farmer examines rice field
Food
Plant treaty: Farmers’ groups raise alarm over global talks that could open India’s seeds to corporations
By
Shimali Chauhan
5 min read
National Marine Litter Policy: Need to tackle inland plastic waste, say experts at CSE workshop
Waste
National Marine Litter Policy: Need to tackle inland plastic waste, say experts at CSE workshop
By
Aniket Chandra
3 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 4, 2025)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 4, 2025)
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
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