Killing with compassion: Why feeding dogs in public places must stop!

It is time for individuals to accept personal responsibility in stray dog management

Madhya Pradesh not in favour of imposing tax on resorts near tiger reserves

Wants to charge the money from wildlife tourists, instead

Misplaced emphasis on security

The Salwa Judum judgement and the Union home ministry

Phase-out postponed

Delhi government fails to rein in diesel bus operators

Holy mess

The Supreme Court pulls up the Orissa government for pollution in Puri

CNG sputters on

Another public interest petition, this time in Kerala

SLURRY DISPOSAL

Left unaddressed

Rehabilitation issue ignored in Kolkata's eviction drive

Our forests are burning

People's relationship to the forest

Drink this

Bhopal tragedy victims to get water supply 20 years too late

In Court

In Court

Why states are against CAMPA

Fiscal federalism cramped by compensatory afforestation arrangements

Enquiry into Salwa Judum

People refuse to give in to POSCO

South Asia

Scheduled abuse

A Union government proposal to amend the Fifth Schedule of the Indian constitution not only sidesteps an earlier SC order, but also threatens to …

Odisha Mining Corporation's fresh attempt to mine Niyamgiri

In May 2013, 12 gram sabhas surrounding the Niyamgiri hills had voted against mining in the region

Choking during Diwali

We burn over 40 recognised and other dangerous firecrackers, and all of them release toxic fumes into dense winter air

Return Singur land acquired for Tata Nano to farmers: SC

The land was acquired in the name of public purpose. The court also said that those who received compensation will not have to return the money

Viva Espana: Spain’s decision to allow menstrual leave should inspire judgement on SC PIL next week, says activist

In India as well as sub-Saharan Africa, the taboo surrounding menstruation often causes girls to drop out of schools and education despite it …

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 18, 2022)

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

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 24, 2020)

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

Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (May 2-8, 2020)

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

As India's tribals await SC hearing, IPCC recognises forest dwellers’ role in climate change mitigation

According to a report, authorising the indigenous communities’ land titles can improve forest management and carbon storage