NGT ban on rat-hole mining in Meghalaya to continue
National Green Tribunal refuses to lift ban, but allows transportation of coal already extracted
Protests against Kishanganga dam prompt authorities to impose restrictions on civilians
Residents accuse NHPC of paying too little compensation for land; attempt to stall ongoing work
New index for measuring backwardness of states soon
Composite development index to include criteria such as health and literacy, which are not included in the present backwardness indicators
Polluter didn’t pay: Plachimada awaits compensation from Coca-Cola, 2 decades on
The Coca-Cola plant that caused over-exploitation of groundwater, toxic contamination of soil, groundwater, loss of agriculture and health in …
Fuming over food
The US food industry tries hard to dilute dietary guidelines. A story that repeats itself across the world
Farmers give a thumbs-down to day-long talks, even as govt says progress made
The government agreed to talk about seven major objections of farmers in new farm laws; farmers not satisfied with talks
Institutional monitoring of PPP projects made mandatory
Agencies, ministries implementing such projects will need to set up monitoring units to ensure private concessionaires follow Planning Commission …
Cabinet committee approves auction method for coal blocks
Coal ministry directed to follow environment ministry guidelines on inviolate areas, forests and wildlife habitats
Synthetic pesticide use is on the decline; bio-pesticide use is up
Pesticides consumption in India is less than 1 kg/ha as against 4.5 kg/ha in USA and 11 kg/ha in Japan; Parliament panel recommends price control …
Scrap all coal block allocations to private firms: Parliament panel
Consumers denied cheap electricity because government failed to monitor private firms allocated coal blocks almost free of cost, says report
Profits and not improving accessibility matter to Indian drug makers
FICCI conference organised to discuss access to generic medicines focuses more on increasing exports
Delhi smog lifts partially
Pollution build up in recent days corresponded with peak traffic hours and freight movement
India bans animal testing for cosmetics
Standards for alternative tests to be set; amendments to acts and laws required
Is Bt cotton a success or failure?
Participants attending conference to review Bt cotton call for extensive investigation into all aspects of cotton production before drawing …
GM Mustard: Doctors demand ban on crops, uprooting of trial plantations
Over 100 doctors across India submit letter to PM Modi warning of health concerns
Delhi-NCR air under emergency for a day & a half, yet no action
Only 16% complaints related to air pollution resolved between October 15 and November 4. Monitoring was closed after 9:30 pm on November 5
Conservationists in Tamil Nadu welcome formation of vulture conservation committee in state
The committee will ensure regular population monitoring of the raptors, scientific dumping and analysis of cattle carcasses among other things
Will Boris Johnson’s ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ be enough for a net-zero UK
The British Prime Minister’s 10-point plan aims to ban petrol, diesel cars by 2030; 40 GW offshore wind power for homes
Cabinet defers gas price hike by three months
Fertiliser and gas-based electricity companies get a breather as government decides to scrutinise the the gas pricing formula approved by …
Union Cabinet approves amendments in Wildlife (Protection) Act
Makes consultation with gram sabhas mandatory for notifying wildlife sanctuaries and national parks
Supreme Court orders removal of illegal residential colony from Corbett
Colony land, meant to be a temporary habitation, had been affecting movement of animals in the forest
Diwali is far, but smog is here
Slow wind speed and pollution build up chokes people; authorities fail to issue health alerts
Major embankment repair works delayed in Bihar
Some of them awaiting nod of Ganga Flood Control Committee
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 29, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
What happened to India’s flood management plan?
There is no national-level flood control authority in India — 43 years after the country’s first and last commission …