As odds keep evens out, air pollution dips
A comprehensive study the Centre for Science and Environment shows that air pollution in Delhi dipped after the odd-even formula was rolled out …
Delhi's odd-even number plate experiment: will it succeed?
The government needs to develop a robust mechanism to discourage those who will inevitably try to get around the rules by buying a second …
Ganga mission launches mobile app and site to collect data from public
The government had earlier launched an app to seek information on availability of toilets across the country
Bihar to conduct dolphin census
The initiative is a part of clean Ganga mission and will involve use of hi-tech machines
Energy access goals need greater effort in post-COVID-19 world: Report
Report calls SDG 7 progress of last few years regarding access to electricity insufficient; says pandemic will make things worse
India can strengthen its energy transition by giving priority to grid-connected distributed PV deployment
The trend in distributed PV deployment in upcoming quarters is expected to provide a clear picture of whether India has transitioned from the …
Clean energy: India should deepen its global partnerships on critical minerals
COVID-19, coupled with Russia’s war on Ukraine, disrupted the supply chains of critical minerals; global partnerships are the way out
Global South water-sensitive cities: Here is how to make our urban areas water secure in a just and inclusive way
Neo-liberal capital and builder-led urban development are splitting our cities into unequal parts
UP Assembly Elections 2022: Political parties oblivious to climate change, pollution
Survey finds ecological concern among most urban voters, but key players BJP, SP shy away from commitments
Injuries sustained while fetching water ‘hidden health challenge’: Study
Burden and risks associated with fetching water have been overlooked, says study authors
CSE calls for a ‘green’ recovery action plan on first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
The COVID-19 pandemic had deeply impacted public transport in India that was already in distress
COVID-19: Ethiopia stares at water crisis
Only 42 per cent of the population in the east African country has access to clean water supply
Union Budget 2020-21 promises Rs 4,400 cr for clean air; how, where and how soon?
Fiscal promise for clean air action without a blueprint for spending; even after a year of NCAP, output & outcome indicators not available in …
G-77 and China to sell atmosphere rights cheap
At the climate change conference currently underway in Buenos Aires, developing countries are being confused, coerced and bribed into signing the …
National centre for clean coal R&D opened
The centre is established as a national consortium on clean coal research and development under Indian Institute of Science’s leadership
Are we better equipped to assess air quality in 2019?
The use of technology in addressing air pollution has been growing at an incredible pace, but then the scale of the problem has also grown and …
Across cities, commuters are giving metro a miss: CSE
Besides Delhi, cities such as Kochi, Lucknow and Chennai have seen a massive drop in projected ridership
How are you utilising green funds worth Rs 75,000 crore? SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court has asked the environment ministry to submit a status report on whether these funds are being utilised for environment …
Is the government's Ujjwala target achievable?
The ambit of the Ujjwala scheme is to be increased from five crore to eight crore beneficiaries
Solar Impulse's biggest legacy will be in your home – not in the skies
Solar Impulse has raised the profile of solar power and people might consider how they can do their bit to use cleaner energy
Clean energy could save hundreds of billions in health costs every year
Global warming is often seen as a problem for future generations, but focusing on the immediate and substantial health benefits of clean energy …
'Jaguar Land Rover statement about their cars being air-purifying machines is irresponsible'
The company should withdraw this statement and support the government in bringing clean diesel technology as soon as possible, says CSE
#OddEven Delhi: a ground report
After much debate, the controversial odd-even car restriction policy was finally implemented on Delhi's streets. We went to check if Delhiites …
The season of death
Come winter, air pollution will breach record levels across cities, causing illnesses and several avoidable deaths. Where do our faults lie and …
Respiratory, cardiac diseases on the rise
In ten years from now, New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai together will record the highest number of premature deaths caused by air pollution