National Clean Air Programme is a half hearted policy
India may have announced the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), but neither does it have any legal backing nor financial support, making it a …
Long-term wind patterns over Delhi have changed, say scientists
A possible reason could be major changes in the withdrawal of monsoon from the region and the anti-cyclonic circulations that are formed in this …
Air pollution can significantly aggravate asthma
India's unique imperatives- high incidenc of poverty, poor nutrition levels, underlying diseases, extremely high pollution further enhance the …
Why Delhi needs more e-rickshaws
These vehicles play a significant role in enhancing last-mile connectivity and improving the city’s air quality. However, several …
Diesel cars: Market shuns the Devil’s engines
Public health concern finally bends the sales curve of diesel cars. India aligns with the global trend
Loyalty to scriptures should not breed hostility to science
Lately, a slew of remarks by political leaders in the country had nixed established scientific principles
66 per cent increase in respiratory deaths in Delhi
About 9,149 people in Delhi died due to respiratory diseases in 2016, up from 5,516 in 2014
Dust, particulate matter in air reducing solar energy output by 25 per cent: study
The regions that are hit the hardest are also the regions that have invested the most in solar energy installation
Fiat accused of using emissions-cheating software, may have to pay $4.6-billion fine
The automaker allegedly used software in recent diesel-powered vehicles, allowing illegal emissions
Hydrogen could become the new fuel for cooking – here's how
Air pollution from burning firewood and charcoal is the fourth-biggest killer in many countries
How aerosols lead to extreme rainfall
Aerosols play a crucial role in the formation of clouds. But now scientists are linking both extreme rainfall and drought to higher concentration …
Chinese goods a death knell for environment, says study
Goods manufactured in China are associated with high carbon dioxide emissions owing to the country’s outdated manufacturing processes and …
Dolphins in danger
An ambitious airport project threatens to decimate the rare dolphins that inhabit the waters to the west of Hong Kong
Second-hand is better
Junked aeroplane tyres are being used on camel carts in Rajasthan, making life easier for both the villagers and the animals
Is environment on the agenda?
With a recession-hit economy to revive, it remains to be seen how much priority the environment will get when the new administration takes over …
Industry pays
In the face of public pressure, Indian industry appears -- albeit dimly -- to be ready to clean up its act
Raging rig
The inferno at the Oil and Natural Gas Commission's rig in Andhra Pradesh leaves India bawling for help
Air is foul, where foul is fair
The forest fires and the consequent choking smog over Southeast Asia have proven over the last two months that the economic and industrial …
High fliers
Soon a new high-powered solar aircraft will monitor pollution levels, hitherto done by satellites
On the pollutant hunt
Regular and planned monitoring of air quality in India started with the national ambient air quality monitoring (naaqm) network, launched by CPCB …
It's all in the air
Monitoring air quality in India seems to have finally got a headstart. But what is of concern is the manner in which the process will be regulated.…
Suffocating budget
Yashwant Sinha's budget threatens to destroy the quality of urban air and endanger the lives of millions in Indian cities
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (August 10-14, 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
Coal burning responsible for heavy air pollution in India: IEACCC study
Implementing emission norms, running clean coal power need of the hour, the study says
Maharashtra power plant agrees to set up desulphurisation unit
MAHAGENCO Koradi will be the second inland freshwater-based FGD installation in India