Indian cities have a long way to go in air pollution mitigation: CSE
Most cities don’t meet prescribed WHO standards for pollutant levels; most of India is also not monitored, says CSE report
Swachh Survekshan 2018 should be more than visibly clean
Let’s find out how reliable the government’s assessment of the country’s state of cleanliness is
Highlights of Sunita Narain’s speech at IDS Conference in UK
According to her, the world cannot succeed in environmental management unless we achieve inclusive economic growth
Claims by auto industry misleading, vehicles still major polluters: CSE
Air pollution cannot be controlled without arresting emissions from cars, claims the non-profit
MoEFCC proposes new draft rules on wetland management
The new draft allows for the creation of state-level authorities for the management of wetlands
Time to change
Restrictions on use of natural resources in protected areas are driving the local communities dependent on forest produce for their survival to a …
A fitting reply from the South
Towards a Green World Anil Agarwal and Sunita Narain Publisher: Centre for Science and Environment Price: Rs 350 (hardcover); Rs 200 (paperback)
Victims of dirty air, all
Physicians, environmentalists and residents of Delhi share a platform to vent their anger over the city's polluted air
Performance pays
The chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim, who were rated as the greenest chief ministers in a CSE survey, have retained power in their states
Tackling antibiotic misuse in dairy sector — with a few herbs and a prayer
Traditional veterinary medicines can go a long way in addressing the growing burden of antimicrobial resistance
Food safety: Dangerously high levels of salt and fat in Indian junk food
CSE tested 33 foods which included 14 packaged foods such as chips, namkeen, noodles, and soup; and 19 fast foods such as burgers, fries, fried …
Antibiotic use in animal farms linked to antimicrobial resistance in environment
Use of antibiotics to increase livestock production can affect the ecosystem and agricultural soils, not to mention human health
Neglect of sustainable, scientific waste treatment behind India’s unscientific landfills: CSE analysis
Management of legacy waste should be combined with integrated waste management facilities that can take care of both daily as well as old waste, …
CSE Director General Sunita Narain wins Edinburgh Medal 2020
The Edinburgh Medal is given each year to women and men who made significant contributions to science and technology
Zanzibar passes new regulation developed by CSE on solid waste management
The first of its kind in East Africa, the regulation will help Tanzania's semi-autonomous archipelago to tackle its burgeoning waste problem
CSE responds to DMRC’s comments on its recent analysis of urban transport
Says this is a welcome debate in Delhi on costs of urban commuting and public transport, and on who pays for the much-awaited modernisation of …
CSE Clean City Award: Mysuru is one of the best solid waste managers in India
Mysuru boasts of door-to-door garbage-collection, segregation and recycling, making it one of the best managers of municipal solid waste. In 2016,…
More evidence of rampant use of non-therapeutic antibiotics in poultry farms in the country
India has started to address the misuse of antimicrobials in food animals, but needs to do much more
Breathing time?
The automobile industry can breathe easy with the Supreme Court lifting its earlier restrictions on the sale of cars; plea for extending …
That 'E' word again
Most Northern groups that dominate the civil society opinion-making process within the climate convention have consistently ignored Southern …
Heavy metals in cosmetics: government silent on tightening rules
After Rajya Sabha MP raises concerns, health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad cites rules but says little about protecting consumers
Men in black
Carbon market has the potential to unlock billions of dollars for countries in the Global South. But is this voluntary carbon market working for …
CSE calls for decentralised and distributed deployment of renewable energy in Northeast India
The Northeast can address its energy poverty and provide access to clean energy to its communities by harnessing advanced technologies such as …
Dabur’s advertisements are attempts to confuse consumers
Inconsistent messaging to consumers by honey brands does not change the fact about their adulteration with sugar syrups; it only confuses them
Winter air pollution & smog: CSE study notes fresh patterns
Daily PM2.5 levels up 8-11 times between cleanest August & dirtiest November across Delhi-NCR