Ghazipur, Delhi: Just why has this landfill been simmering for so long

The reality is that all kinds of waste is being dumped at landfill sites since the system of segregation and recycling is not in place. This …

India’s coal power sector continues to disregard water norms: CSE report

CSE surveyed over 154 GW coal power capacity and found about half of freshwater-based power plants were non-complying with 2015 water norms; most …

US Elections 2020: A history of Trump’s climate change denial

The US is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, but the president has repeatedly undermined sustained efforts by climate change researchers 

United Nations International Maritime Organization agrees to reach net zero “by or around” 2050

Maritime shipping is responsible for 3% of global anthropogenic Greenhouse House Gas emissions, says the IPCC’s 2022 report  

Climate risk index shows threats to 90% of the world’s marine species

Urgent need to understand how climate change affects marine life to develop adaptation approaches

CoP26: Women need more space at the climate table

Climate change does not affect everyone equally: Women are disproportionately more vulnerable. This should ideally mean more women having a …

Climate crisis: Heads of least developed countries call for equitable action ahead of COP26

Climate finance, focus on adaptation and enhanced climate ambition are among key priorities laid out by representatives of 46 LDCs for COP 26&…

Davos 2023: UN chief urges credible net-zero pledges; slams ‘Big Oil’ firms

Guterres compared fossil fuel sector to the cigarette industry in the 1970s, where businesses were aware of the harmful health impact

Why geoengineering is still a dangerous, techno-utopian dream

Experts have increasingly warned against manipulating Earth’s natural systems 

Are we on track to meet Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C warming towards 2100?

The 5-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement is upon us on December 12, 2020, and it is time to take stock how we are faring   

US Elections 2020: What is at stake for climate change tomorrow?

A win for Biden is the best-case scenario currently for the climate movement; it is the lesser of two evils

Curbing plastic waste generation amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Union government’s mandate making it compulsory for everybody to wear face masks has made it an inevitable component of our attire.…

Article 6.2 of Paris Agreement in action: A growing number of countries are entering carbon market partnerships

Over two dozen bilateral agreements have been signed since 2020

50 kg plastic for every metre of coast by 2040 without drastic action: Report

Coordinated global action is needed to avoid a plastic pile up

Indian political parties must prioritise climate change on their manifestos

This would help in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensure that the country is on a sustainable and resilient path towards a better future

India’s G20 Presidency: As a major emitter, bloc is obliged to address climate change, sustainable development

Climate finance remains an area of contention within the G20 as there is an uneven distribution of financial resources to countries that are most …

Biden’s climate summit: All eyes will be on the US, come April 22

An ambitious nationally determined contribution unveiled by the US at the Leaders Summit could help rebuild trust among sceptics

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 13, 2020)

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

Climate crisis continues unabated: United in science, but are we united in action?

While emissions fell during the peak of the pandemic confinement measures, they have already mostly recovered to within 5% of the same period in …

COP27: Carbon emissions, energy consumption due to constructions back to pre-COVID levels

Report reveals 10 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide emitted in the atmosphere in 2021; Most significant energy demand in last 10 years

Glacier melting in Hindu Kush: 2 billion people may face food, water shortage by 2100

Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges could lose up to two-third of its ice by 2100, according to UNDP

Missing green growth: 11 rich countries like Germany, UK will need 2 centuries to meet Paris goals

Emission reductions highly insufficient for Canada, Australia and 9 European countries; calling it ‘green growth’ is misleading …

Climate action: Meet to approve IPCC Synthesis Report begins in Switzerland

Synthesis Report last of the Sixth Assessment reports; first IPCC assessment since Paris Agreement 

Draft plastic waste rules: Why multi-layered plastic needs to be phased out

12 years since plastic waste rules, 2011, restricting the use of MLPs is off the charts

Draft Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2021: Addressing the bigger problem

The draft proposes increasing thickness of carry bags made of virgin plastic to 120 microns from 50 microns; ban single-use plastic from 2022