No signs of science
Shaky business
A deadly nexus between government officials and builders reduce most of Gujarat's homes to rubbles
Unsteady buildings
Frequency of building collapses a big concern. Authorities are trying to fix the mess by introducing newer complications
Simply Put: The brighter side of things
Joshimath, a well-engineered calamity
Sinking of the Himalayan town shows we have completely lost the ability to plan keeping in mind the ecological uniqueness of fragile areas
Road construction projects are destroying Goa's traditional wetlands
Intensive infrastructure projects in Goa are threatening a unique wetland system that protects the state from flooding
Republic quaked
Gujarat is paying a heavy price for a calamity that is by far the biggest government-made disaster since Independence. As the state crawls out …
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World Bank to buy carbon credits to aid building material industry
Clear and present danger in the Himalayas
As Himalayan towns continue to grow haphazardly without development plans and carrying capacity assessment, how does one secure their future?
Mountain of faith: Mysuru’s famous Chamundi Hill is crumbling
Four major landslides have been reported on Mysuru’s Chamundi Hill since 2019, alarming greens and government alike
COVID-19 slowed global progress on energy efficiency: IEA report
Shift in energy demand from commercial to residential buildings, and from public to private transport, was largely witnessed, the report noted
10 cement companies, industry body fined Rs 6,300 crore for cartelisation
The Competition Commission of India found the companies were acting in concert to fix the prices of cement
One more goes down
Reflections on glass
Use of glass in construction has become a fad. But it is not the right choice for Indian climate
The 20th century saw a 23-fold increase in natural resources used for building
Massive expansion of natural resource consumption will have a considerable environmental impact
Ten dead, six injured in Mumbai building collapse
Yet another building collapses amid allegations of illegal modifications; number still trapped unknown
Nirma whitewash
Detergent company Nirma gave false information to obtain clearance for its cement plant in coastal Saurashtra. Environment ministry to inspect …
Renewable wood-based products can help combat climate change: FAO
Bioeconomy has emerged as a concept for tackling challenges that contribute to climate change
Aarey's Chipko moment
The plan to clear Mumbai's last green cover is facing stiff resistance from citizens and non-profits
Future shock: The leaning towers of Najafgarh Jheel
Why construction activity around the southwest Delhi water body is a recipe for disaster
Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm to cut fossil fuel use in construction
Bringing changes to the construction industry can help decrease emissions 44% by 2050, according to a report by C40 Cities
UN report outlines how developing, developed countries can reduce emissions from constructions
If India uses recycled materials, it could reduce emissions in the material cycle of residential buildings by 50-70 per cent
Supreme Court modifies order on construction ban within one kilometre of protected areas
The apex court said it is not possible to implement a uniform ESZ in every protected area because of interstate boundaries
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 25, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal