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 …
Murky science of comfort part 4: If you are poor, then simply tolerate heat
This is the expectation of the National Building Code, which defines standards for ‘comfortable’ temperatures for buildings in India
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
Air quality ‘severe’ in Delhi-NCR for sixth consecutive day
Conditions after Diwali night could worsen if people flout firecracker ban; light rain could further aggravate pollutant load
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
‘Air pollution and climate change actions should be connected to reduce impact on people’s health’
Part 2: Health Effects Institute researcher Pallavi Pant speaks about air pollution and its health impact
Union Budget 2019-20: Blue sky thinking hits grey sky limit
New budget gives miss to blue-sky mission. Offers only a few sectoral hooks in transport and energy to nudge clean air action
Air pollution is a hidden pandemic in Africa — tips on how to reduce your exposure and help combat it
Most strategies being used to tackle air pollution focus on household air pollution compared to outdoor air pollution, study found
Delhi public transport: Good news and bad news
The new state budget of Delhi promises upscaling of public transport and bus fleet electrification. But the new Economic Survey warns about …
Air pollution: European countries making strides, but others lagging behind
Dangerous air quality levels continue to be recorded throughout Europe and Central Asia, despite imprpvement in slashing emssions, UNEP study notes
‘Sick-building syndrome’ fuelling India’s COVID-19 infections
Greed of the air-conditioning industry and architects mean that India’s new buildings don’t get adequate ventilation; now, the Centre …
Air pollution in India has caused losses of up to Rs 7 lakh crore annually
Losses caused by air pollution in India annually are 3% of its 2019 GDP and twice its annual public health expenditure, according to a new report
Air quality improved in parts of Africa due to dip in fires
In the dry months between November and February, there was a 4.5 per cent decline in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration
Environment ministry issues new draft notification on fly ash with ‘polluter pays’ principle
Power plants have been given an extension of 10 years to progressively utilise their legacy ash
Over 3 lakh pregnancy losses every year linked to polluted air in South Asia
Northern plains region in India and Pakistan most impacted, meeting India’s air quality standard would have reduced loss by 7 per cent&…
Bharat Stage VI: India leapfrogs today and it is no Fool’s day
Despite the pall of gloom around COVID-19, there is reason to cheer that India has become the only country to leapfrog directly to Bharat Stage …
Global environmental change alters grasslands
Grasslands store 30 per cent of the world's carbon making them crucial in combating climate change
Here is a solution for crop residue burning problem
Happy Seeder — a tractor-mounted device — will eliminate air pollution and reduce green house gas emissions from on-farm activities …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 9, 2019)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
US EPA scraps Obama-era plan limiting coal emissions
The new Affordable Clean Energy rule by Trump administration claims will reduce CO2 emissions by 35% below 2005 levels
Can India be diesel car free?
With major carmaker Maruti saying ‘No to diesel cars’ at the wake of BSVI standards, is India heading towards a diesel car-free future?
Vehicular fumes escalate deaths and illness: New global study
Diesel vehicles responsible for nearly half the world's premature deaths. Delhi ranks sixth
Delhites score own goal this Diwali
Although the city had a good chance of avoiding a mishap seen in the last two years, citizens chose to play hide-and-seek with the law