Gandhi’s prescription for a healthy life
On the 151st birth anniversary of the father of the nation, Down To Earth presents excerpts from Mahatma Gandhi: The Great Indian Way by late …
On Greta Thunberg and the protesting students
Sunita Narain on the lessons from the ongoing #FridaysForFuture demonstrations
CSIR develops technology for disinfecting water at Rs 2/litre
Science and Technology Minster Dr Harsh Vardhan said the domestic model can provide 10 litres of water in just five minutes and one full charge …
Gangetic dolphins may soon become extinct as river’s natural flow decreases: WII report
The first report on aquatic biodiversity under Namami Gange puts the blame on construction of large-scale hydropower projects
Nuclear waste can be used to generate electricity
The development could solve some of the problems of nuclear waste, clean electricity generation and battery life
Volkswagen fraud puts spanner on clean diesel route
The scam has exposed gaps in emissions regulations across regions. India will have to speed up its technology roadmap to clean up diesel and fix …
Teabag method for removing fluoride from water developed
Despite appeals and fines, paddy crop residue burning on the rise in Punjab
Data from state pollution control board reveals increase in incidents
Shift to clean energy means race for minerals is accelerating
Swift growth in energy transitions necessitates increased mineral supply investments
Scientists use solar energy to produce clean hydrogen from biomass
It is a new and viable alternative to high-temperature gasification and other renewable means of hydrogen production
For a greener future: Jharkhand needs a planned transition from coal
Jharkhand accounts for close to 300,000 individuals employed within the illegal coal mining industry
India's ethanol roadmap : The targets and challenges
E20 material compliant and E10 compliant vehicles may be rolled out across the country from April 2023
Petro to Electro: ‘Energy transition is happening, and it is unstoppable’
Down To Earth speaks to Gauri Singh from the International Renewable Energy Agency on the global transition to clean energy
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Smoke and mirrors
Cleaning Delhi's air needs concerted and year-long action on all fronts; because it concerns our health; our right to breathe
Kashmir has about 200,000 LPG-fitted vehicles, but not a single authorised filling station
Due to the unavailability of LPG filling stations, the owners of LPG-fitted vehicles have resorted to illegal means to refill their cars
It’s a fallacy that all Australians have access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene
Drinking water in remote communities is contaminated with uranium, faecal bacteria and nitrates above the recommended levels
Kirk Smith on new paradigm of exposure management
Kirk Smith, professor, Environmental Health Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, talks about new paradigm of air pollution exposure …
Phil Dickerson on using alternative techniques for exposure assessment
Phil Dickerson of the US Environmental Protection Agency talks about Next Generation Air Measuring Research Programme at the International …
Sunita Narain spells out the agenda for clean air in Delhi
Down To Earth Editor Sunita Narain recommends measures for cleaning Delhi's air to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the International Conclave …
Anumita Roychowdhury talks about air quality management in Indian cities
Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, policy and advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment, presents the assessment of air quality …
Odd-even scheme: Success lies in the eyes of the beholder
Even as commuters in Delhi participate in the odd-even scheme, questions have begun to arise over its success
How fireworks kill you: part by part
A look at the chemical composition of commonly available fireworks, their roles and physiological effects
Fossil fuels have no place in COVID-19 recovery plans: UN chief
“We can invest in fossil fuels that are lethal or we can invest in renewable energy which is reliable. We have a choice,” said Antonio&…
As Jaisalmer villagers fight for sacred grove, a larger question looms
Allocation of village land for the development of solar and wind parks at the cost of pasture land is detrimental for villages
Jaitley says 47 projects completed under Namami Gange, but data suggests otherwise
While the Finance Minister said 47 projects are completed under Namami Gange, data from the National Clean Ganga Missions shows only 18 are …