Most forest fires this year were in and around national parks, sanctuaries
About seven to eight incidents of big forest fires have been reported from across the country; fire that broke out on Nagaland’s Mount Japfu,…
‘Manipulate market, lower drug prices’
In times of rising costs of healthcare compounded by shortage of funds, UNITAID, a UN organisation, was set up in 2006 to improve access to life-…
Enviroguard
In every sphere of human endeavour, the use of biological indicators provides an elegant device, as they do not disrupt the stability of natural …
Blind to danger
The government turns a Nelson's eye while the construction sector makes hay on phosphogypsum, a carcinogenic byproduct of the fertiliser industry
Green norms breach: 15 coal-firing power plants fined Rs 38 cr
Units ordered to deposit penalties by June 5; Central Pollution Control Board may pursue closure orders
Okhla waste to energy plant put on notice for excess emissions
Residents had complained to chief minister Kejriwal during janata durbar; plant shut for now because of boiler malfunction
Delhi smog lifts partially
Pollution build up in recent days corresponded with peak traffic hours and freight movement
Agenda for 2019
The governance blueprint to combat major environmental problems must be institutionalised and strictly enforced
King Coal is dethroned in the US – and that's good news for the environment
For the first time ever, natural gas overtook coal as the top source of US electricity generation
Did our ancestors fly airplanes?
The new chief of Indian Council of Historical Research may have missed out reading some recent research to verify correctness of claims about …
NGT slams Delhi government for worsening air pollution; sets agenda to curb vehicular emissions
City needs aggressive and time bound action to meet clean air standards and reduce public health risk, says non-profit Centre for Science and …
China proposes stiffer fines for polluters
Instead of a one off fine, government proposes daily fines for polluters who fail to heed notices
Climate change, pollution to increase chances of crop slowdown in future
Agencies affected by international food availability and price may require plan differently to cope with the projected slowdown, warns study
Dilli's world class pretensions exposed
At the outset, I wish to express my profound sense of shock and sadness at Sunita Narain’s unfortunate accident. I continue to pray and …
Filtering out foul smell
The Mercedes-Benz has developed biofilters to eliminate the bad odour emitted by metal foundries. The use of these filters shall replace the …
Catch them black-handed
Sootprinitng is the eco-sleuth's new weapon for identifying the source of air pollution by setting up a databank on various types of soots to …
"We have to reduce the exposure of people to diesel exhaust"
Daniel Greenbaum , president and the chief executive officer of the US-based Health Effects Institute, has done pioneering work on the health …
Unorganized players give e-bike a bad name
For a growing section of riders, e-bikes are a cool way out of increasing fuel costs. Naveen Munjal’s firm Hero Electric leads India’…
Daunting journey
Carbon particles from biomass burning and vehicles could be discolouring the Taj Mahal. Down To Earth returns to the monument, a symbol of …
Air pollution is group 1 carcinogen, says WHO agency
Our cities urgently need action plan to meet clean air targets, given the high level of air pollution and increased incidence of lung cancer
Rings of evidence
Tree trunks tell a tale of post-war pollution in the uk
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
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