Scientists call for legally-binding treaty to protect Earth’s orbit. Here’s why

Over 60,000 satellites expected to orbit Earth by 2030, up from the current 9,000 satellites

Himalayan plunder: Hydroelectric plans in Arunachal will effect downstream Assam too

Arunachal Pradesh is highly susceptible to landslides; debris flowing downstream will change river behaviour, fear experts 

Climate effect in space: Expect more satellite collisions

There were 5,000 active and defunct satellites in low Earth orbit as on March 2021

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 30, 2022)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Tackling marine plastic pollution

According to a 2017 study, the Odisha coast has the lowest quantity, and Goa coast has the highest quantity of beach debris

As told to Parliament (March 24, 2022): Tropical Indian Ocean warmed by 1°C from 1951-2015

All that was discussed in the House through the day  

Olive Ridley breeding season: Locals clean up Gahirmatha beach

Over two tonnes of trash, mostly plastic items, was collected from the beach

Space Race 2.0: Orbits of debris

Space waste threatens the existence of all satellites

Terrorism has a hidden health legacy – as 9/11 shows

Around 10,000 people have been diagnosed with cancer linked to 9/11, to date. Data suggests that many more will be killed by toxic …

Draft global guidelines to reduce plastic fishing gear in oceans agreed upon

A set of draft Voluntary Guidelines on marking fishing gear have been adopted by countries to monitor the use of fishing gear, which is …

11 billion pieces of plastic bring disease threat to coral reefs

Coral reefs in the Asia-Pacific have been deluged with an estimated 11.1 billion pieces of plastic waste, increasing the risk of coral disease …

Melting uncertainty

Debris cover also affects glacial retreat rate

Panel recommends deadline for cleaning Yamuna banks of construction debris, garbage

Proposal to be submitted to National Green Tribunal for final order