From 2G to 5G spectrum: How Chawla panel put value to natural resources
A high-power committee in 2011 prepared a roadmap for transparent resource distribution
As told to Parliament (March 30, 2022): India’s coal demand to increase 63% by 2023
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Thermal power plants must assess health impact for green clearance
Environment ministry notification mandates bi-annual health check-ups for workers
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 24, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
The good, the bad and the ugly: the nations leading and failing on climate action
This piece is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story
Are coal-fired power plants attractive for investment?
A recent report says that there is economic merit in closing down such power plants to meet the Paris goals
Environment reports: thermal plants need to meet air pollution standards; number of e-vehicles on rise
Here's an overview of recently released reports and studies on air pollution and e-vehicles
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 …
Out of rathole
Post a ban on small-scale coal mining, Meghalaya is investing its energy and enterprise in other sectors
Beijing undertakes measures to fight air pollution
City has launched initiatives to gradually ban coal, impose a pollution fee and create “air corridors”
Deutsche Bank refuses to fund Adani’s coal project in Australia
The project can pose environmental threat to the fragile Great Barrier Reef, say conservation bodies like Unesco
Public hearing for Bijahan coal block mining: residents oppose forestland diversion
Officials claim people support project
Mumbai port's coal handling jeopardises public health
Another co2alition of the willing?
SC refuses to extend pollution norms deadline for power producers
The association of power producers sought extension to deadline for meeting pollution norms to 2024 from 2022
West By Far East
In the rush for economic growth, China ignored its environment. Now it faces a nightmare. The country is one of the most polluted in the world.
Need or greed?
The Union Ministry of Finance has recently alleged that green clearances are holding up the country’s infrastructure development and growth.…
Adani’s coal mine acquisition in Australia under scanner
Company failed to submit environmental track records to Australian environment ministry
Mahan at all costs
How government bent all rules to ensure Mahan forest in Madhya Pradesh goes to Essar and Hindalco for mining coal
What do the COP28 negotiations mean for developing countries?
Developed countries need to take accountability so developing countries can reinvent their growth strategies
Uttar Pradesh’s Bioenergy Policy: Good on paper, execution may be tricky
Offers cheap land for lease, tax and tariff exemptions to reduce fossil fuel use
As told to Parliament (April 5, 2022): India’s doctor-population ratio is 1:834
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu among 5 Indian states with dirtiest coal power stations: CSE analysis
State-run stations in these states will default emission norms, finds CSE analysis
Renewable energy estimated to attract 70% global energy investment in 2021: IEA
Coal is down but not out
100 days of Modi government: clean energy seems to be low priority for energy minister
Piyush Goyal’s video conference with journalists stresses on coal energy