Dubious Report
SC allows increase in Narmada dam height
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
Protection plan for wildlife sanctuary in Mt Abu may harm it
Allowing development activities in the slim eco-sensitive zone proposed by the Environment ministry could destroy the buffer needed for the …
Environmental charter for the new government
Sustainable development, pollution, employment generation and agrarian crisis did not play major roles in deciding the outcome of the 2019 …
Pollution in news on April 16
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around pollution
Building up a dangerous trend
Last October's earthquake destroyed 20 per cent of Uttarkashi's houses. When the rubble had settled, it was found that the older, traditional …
A house for the islander
Illogical plans for post-tsunami housing on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands omen trouble
100 per cent FDI in housing
Will Maharashtra boom or boomerang?
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
Nigeria hasn’t been able to produce steel: Remanufacturing could be the solution
Lack of a rail line around Ajaokuta Steel plant, changes in political and operational management stymied completion
NEAA cancels Srikakulam power project
A day after two protesters die in police firing, appellate authority trashes environmental clearance to Nagarjuna construction
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 12, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
How will India address illegal sand mining without any data?
New laws to regulate sand mining have not had much impact
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 28, 2022)
FAO warns of alarming signs as global food import bill set to rise to nearly $2 trillion
Negative repercussions for global agricultural output and food security are likely to extend into 2023, according to FAO
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 2, 2022)
Addicted to groundwater
High Court order fails to wean Gurgaon off illegal wells
Remembering 2013 Uttarakhand Floods
In June 2013, flashfloods in Uttarakhand wiped out settlements and decimated lives. Here’s a throwback to our investigation into the …
A dark tunnel
Twenty-nine workers were killed in a landslide at the Tehri dam. The contractor building the dam has blamed the "weak mountains" for …
North India Deluge 2023: Development projects compounding destruction in Himachal Pradesh, say experts
Losses of Rs 4,000 crore in the state after 3 days of torrential rain
Green tribunal cancels clearance to Sompeta power plant
Nagarjuna construction company asked to apply for fresh environmental clearance
Watered down?
Final judgement delivered in Ahmedabad lakes case. But apprehensions remain...