Backdoor democracy

Central directives on coastal zones could be used to circumvent rules

Making cities climate-ready crucial to solving climate crisis: World Bank

Cities in rich countries high emitters, but poorer ones will face most severe climate-related hazards, finds report

Silent threat

Studies show modern kitchen is not as safe as believed. Use of exhausts, effective ventilation can reduce household pollution

Transparent monitoring: Maharashtra pollution control board begins sharing emissions data on public domain

Sharing of CEMS data by state pollution control boards & committees in the public domain was mandated by Supreme Court in 2017

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 26, 2020)

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

UPPCB chairman appointed in violation of NGT orders, claims activist

JPS Rathore — a former state BJP vice president — was also not qualified to hold the position of chairperson, the activist claimed

Lifestyle diseases are the biggest killers in India

Down To Earth’s recently launched biennial publication shows crucial links between environment and health, some of them yet unexplored

World's consumption levels are breaking new records, says report

The consumption demands of more than seven billion people are exerting pressure on the planet's finite resources

India’s smart cities will need smart transport

With many Indian cities set to become larger than most countries, both in terms of GDP and population, mobility should be high on agenda

Tesla's `insane' move to free up patents

The electric carmaker's decision could spur a revolution in green vehicles and in the way patents are viewed

Beijing steps up to check air pollution

Environmental protection bureau fines polluting industries a record US $4.2 million in 2014

NASA launches satellite to track CO2

The Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 will measure global distribution of carbon dioxide; monitor plant health

EPCA has recommended ban on diesel vehicles in Delhi: environment minister tells Parliament

Benefits of CNG transition are not visible due to growth in diesel vehicles, says recent report by Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) …

Diwali is far, but smog is here

Slow wind speed and pollution build up chokes people; authorities fail to issue health alerts

Rapid transit for BRT corridors

Delhi High Court dismisses plea to scrap bus rapid transit corridors; state plans 14 more

Rings of evidence

Tree trunks tell a tale of post-war pollution in the uk

Chhattisgarh's Industrial Jungle

Chhattisgarh is set to become the largest producer of thermal power, cement and sponge iron. The push is on to install 77 per cent of India's …

Emissions curtailed

Learning to fly

Ultralight aircraft are being used to lead endangered cranes to their winter home

US to lead climate coalition to reduce non-CO2 pollutants

Aims to slow down global temperature rise by 0.5°C

Experts propose various technologies for efficient coal usage at CSE Coal Conference

Technologies discussed include HELE, IGCC and CFBC

Unsafe in womb

Exposure to particulate matter during pregnancy harms foetus

Key to gridlock

Government plans to levy charges on cars to ease congestion in cities

Searing spell

Current heat wave is not just an aberration, feel experts

Iron in particulate matter damages lungs