Climate change to trigger mortality risks from air pollution, flooding: Researchers warn ahead of COP28
More than 6.5 million deaths a year globally are attributable to air pollution
‘Harvesting water from air can help reimagine water infrastructure for humanity this century’
Founder of Bengaluru-based startup explains how sustainable the technology is
As told to Parliament (July 20, 2023): 60% wells recorded rise in water level in May
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 11, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Fields on fire: Punjab, Haryana farmers start burning paddy stubble to make way for vegetables
NASA shows 222 incidents of stubble burning in September; Amritsar, Tarn Taran hotspots
Researchers identify fungus for pyrene remediation
The highly toxic pyrene can be broken down by the fungus
Air pollution a problem in south India as well: CSE analysis
The region cannot depend solely on warmer winters and sea breeze to escape pollution
CO2 emissions from building sector highest in 2019: UNEP
The sector’s decarbonisation progress also slowing down, notes report
UNEP proposes action plan to reduce emissions from cooling sector
Measures could slash predicted 2050 greenhouse gas emissions by 60%
New, reusable masks may help meet COVID-19 demand
The silicone rubber new masks can be sterilised for repeated use and have an N95 filter
Fine air particles linked with high blood pressure among teen Londoners: Study
The association was found to be stronger in girls
Unchecked tyre recycling units wreak environmental havoc
Only 46% of tyre pyrolysis oil units in the country comply with norms
As told to Parliament (December 20, 2021): 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated in 2019-20
Leverage scrappage investments for bigger gains
An important step forward. Needs firmer commitments on incentives for green recovery
CSE disputes CEA’s study urging relaxation of SO2 norms for thermal plants
‘The study is incomplete and its findings invalid’
One death from non-communicable diseases every 2 seconds: WHO recommends policies
India had one of the highest death rates from chronic respiratory diseases in 2019
Environment takes back seat: MoEFCC extends SOx compliance deadline again
Non-retiring plants get 2-year extension, retiring plants get till 2027
As told to Parliament (July 18, 2022): Final notification on eco-sensitive areas pending for 8 years
Industry emissions data incomplete, inaccessible on Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh websites: CPCB
CEMS certification system needed to improve data quality, says board
As told to Parliament (December 18, 2023): CSE finds coal-fired power plants around Delhi not complying with emission norms
As told to Parliament (December 11, 2023): Rice, wheat and maize crops most affected by climate change
Greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2022: WMO
Carbon dioxide levels reached 50% higher than pre-industrial levels
‘Cleaner fuel the way ahead’: NGT limits brick kiln operations in Delhi-NCR
The order, however, stated implementation concerns
Drop in air pollution in India during 2020 nationwide lockdown slowed snow melting in Himalayas, finds study
Snow & ice melt reduced by more than 27 million tonnes compared to 2019
What 241 scientists said in their letter on airborne COVID-19 transmission
Here is the full transcript of the letter to the World Health Organization