Zero-emission mass transport in hills: Lessons from Himachal
Hill states need a different demand-aggregation model for procurement of electric buses to meet their unique requirements
Power ministry asks MoEF&CC to dilute emission norms for coal-based power stations
The norms have been awaiting implementation since 2017 although they were first notified in 2015
Only 50% of India’s pollution authorities make real-time data public: CSE analysis
As of February 2020, nearly 39% pollution control boards (states and Union territories) shared data in public domain
EPCA directs slew of measures as Delhi air turns noxious again
Diesel generator sets to be banned; construction and industrial projects asked to adhere strictly to norms
Eight reasons why Delhi is a commuter’s nightmare
The capital's roads are filled with more private vehicles than they can manage, diminishing the air quality for Delhi's citizens
We have crossed the line on climate change, says study
Report reveals that we have breached four of nine limits and threatened the planet’s health
At full throttle
A voluntary effort to promote alternative fuel vehicles in the US goes into overdriveby Chandrachur Ghose
Draft EIA 2020 undercuts India’s biodiversity and climate goals
The proposal to weaken policies for environmental protection with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) draft, 2020, has resulted in …
Draft EIA: SC rejects Centre challenge to Delhi HC translation order
The high court heard a petition asking the Centre to print the draft EIA notification in 22 languages mentioned in the Eight Schedule of the …
Draft EIA notification institutionalises 1 season data for baseline
Such data is needed for assessing impact of a project on the environment; experts fear Environment Impact Assessment studies will become …
India’s vehicle industry needs EV mandate, finds CSE study
Mandate for production and sale of e-vehicles will help manufacturers increase supply, diversify e-vehicle models
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (November 8-13, 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 …
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (November 2-6, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Dust pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa raised infant mortality: Study
A 25% spike in local annual mean particulate concentrations in West Africa caused an 18% increase in infant mortality
Coal needs modern technology for sustainability, say experts
Different countries share their experience with coal-generated energy at CSE's coal conference
US announces first national regulations on safe coal ash disposal
Environment watchdog formulates rules for lining of all ash disposal ponds and to define ash pond’s design and pollution monitoring requirements
Pollution and plants
Ecologists reveal that trees are precise indicators of environmental health, as they show specific symptoms with an increase in air pollution
Talking about pollution
AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL· K V S G Murali Krishna· Kaushal and Co, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh· Rs 500, 345pp
To save the future
A change is needed in government policy to discourage the use of fossil fuels. Strict pollution control measures have to be implemented
Alarming situation
If fossil fuel emissions go unchecked, there is a possibility of sulphur dioxide emissions increasing four-fold in India by 2020
When homemakers unite
Housewives in Kolkata move the court against the irresponsible and negligent functioning of factories in their area
Dead end for diesel buses
Polluting public transport vehicles sent packing as apex court refuses to extend green makeover deadline
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (July 20-24, 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
Countries agreed to ban ozone-depleting chemicals in 1980s — but 5 CFCs are increasing to record levels in atmosphere
The 1987 Montreal protocol restricted the release of chlorofluorocarbons to the atmosphere
THERMAL POWER
Power plants consumed 530 million tonnes of coal in 2014-15, which is around three-fourths of the total coal use in the country