A dull year for renewable energy
While the increase in solar capacity has been stated clearly, it is unclear what direction the currently faltering renewable industry will take …
Loneliness in the glitzy capital
Delhi’s city plan has dehumanised public spaces, inviting violence like the recent gangrape of a 23-year-old girl
Court allows land transfer to Navi Mumbai airport
CIDCO claims contested land was in its possession for several years
As told to Parliament (February 11, 2022): 4GW rooftop solar target for residential sector
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Now it is floods
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 …
Life post Fukushima
It is one year since the great eastern Japan earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster ravaged Japan. How is the country coping? …
Mixed reactions: COP28 focuses on fossil fuel role in climate change but disregards equity, says CSE
Inclusion of fossil fuels in Global Stocktake important starting point, rest a mixed bag
Improving mobility for clean air: Why cities fall short of their goals
Transportation and mobility strategies are the weakest link in the National Clean Air Action Plans
Nagpur municipality proposes action against private water supplier
Orange City Water Limited fails to supply 24X7 clean water; people demand cancellation of contract
Why we need to factor ecosystem services into economic development planning
The multiplier effects of healthy forest cover are enormous in terms of economic, social development objectives
Three Indian cities among this year’s Earth Hour challenge finalists
The 2015 National Earth Hour Capital Awards will be presented in Seoul, South Korea, on April 9
Kolkata among world's most flood-prone coastal cities: study
Its growing population and exposure to storms make it vulnerable
Supreme Court upholds land rights of people affected by infrastructure projects
Slams Maharashtra government for denying compensation to family whose land was taken over for industrial development nearly fifty years ago
Largest ever public demonstration in New York ahead of the UN climate summit
In all, over 2,000 events are said to have taken place in 150 countries ahead of the summit that will bring together leaders from 125 countries
Life in the fast lanes
Urban areas are "living organisms" in themselves and create their own ecosystems
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 10, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Shimla to levy green fee on private vehicles
Fund to be used to improve road infrastructure and promote ecological sensitivity among tourists
Pollen rain
Breaking past records, the city Atlanta was enveloped by a coat of pollen from the trees of northern Georgia
New York apex court strikes down ban on large-sized sugary drinks in the city
Soda companies, small business owners relieved; public health campaigners disappointed
Mysore proposes separate zone for food vendors
They were banned in April after the outbreak of cholera and swine flu
Spanner on Mumbai's free floor space project
Builders exploit civic administration's plan, make fortunes
Large parks can reduce depression risk: study
Major depression was three times higher in residents exposed to small parks as compared to those exposed to large parks
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Japan bets big on fuel cell; US runs high on electric cars
Japan aims to create 100 hydrogen fuel stations by March 2016