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Antimicrobial resistance: 5 years after AMR national plan came out, only 3 states have one of their own
The state action plans of Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi too make only passing remarks about inter-sectoral cooperation, with measurable …
Cultivated idea: Urban farming in India requires holistic policy support; here is why
In India, urban farming has seen some traction across states; but rapid development and the need to make urban agriculture viable mean the …
Anang Tal: Why this traditional water tank’s restoration could give wings to Delhi’s water security
It could potentially have a beneficial effect on the local micro-economy apart from beneficial effects on the micro-climate, groundwater recharge,…
Heatwave in Delhi: Are ACs adding fuel to fire?
Over half the electricity demand during heatwave months can be attributed to need for space cooling at offices, shops, homes
Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai recorded more pollution this Diwali than 2020: SAFAR
Pune was the only city among four metros which had lower pollution levels this Diwali than last year due to rainfall, according to SAFAR
Is an annual lockdown the solution to Delhi’s air pollution woes? Yes, says data
Vehicles are the largest contributor of Delhi’s pollution, not stubble burning, says CSE; Stopping vehicular movement can lead to improved …
Demystifying the 15-minute city: Its applicability in Indian context
15-minute city is hailed as a spatial development model to help foster a more local, healthy, equitable and sustainable way of life
Black carbon particles contribute to increasing COVID-19 cases
The novel coronavirus piggybacks on black carbon particles emitted during biomass burning
Should we celebrate the spread of peafowl in India
Their population dispersion in Kerala, a wet state, points to climate change and the drying up of formerly wet areas like the southern Western Ghats
Cut off amid CVID-19 lockdown: How a positive case next door changes the way I live
One of the latest novel coronavirus positive case in Delhi is at Kalkaji — a house away from mine
Five SC rebukes that show governments not serious about Delhi’s air
The apex court has repeatedly cracked on Delhi and neighbouring state governments for not being able to curb air pollution in the capital city
Parliament debates Delhi air, but what about earlier panel reports?
Parliamentary panel on science and technology and environment and forests tabled report in August 2018; nothing much has been done on …
How Haryana cut stubble burning this season
Distributing crop residue disposal machines, spreading awareness among farmers and increased sowing of Basmati rice brought about the good results
Green issues were important for Sheila Dikshit at all times
Down To Earth Editor Sunita Narain remembers the three-time chief minister of Delhi who passed away on July 20, 2019
Haryana's move to expose Aravallis to 'development' may turn Delhi into a desert
Already vulnerable gaps in the hills may no longer be able to protect north India from the Thar
2018’s autumn, early winter show marginal improvement for Delhi air: CSE
Still, there are hardly any ‘good’, ‘satisfactory’ or even ‘moderately polluted’ days in sight
Uncertainty over air pollution in Delhi over the weekend
Satellite images from November 9 show intense stubble burning in Punjab; with the wind direction likely to change, it could be a choking weekend …
EPCA calls for ban on entry of trucks into Delhi from November 8-10
The body has also suggested that private diesel cars should not be driven during the period in view of the forecast for worsening air pollution
One-time parking charge: A vision or a nightmare for Delhi?
Stop isolated measures of legalising lifetime parking rights to public spaces for a pittance. Notify the draft parking rules and guidelines to …
CSE welcomes much-awaited Delhi government notification on approved fuel list
Notification mandates use of only cleaner fuels and bars all toxic and polluting fuels from being used in the city
Crop residue burning in North affecting rest of India too: study
Emissions from crop stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh are increasingly spreading towards central, southern states &…
Dust situation in Delhi to improve marginally over weekend
The forecast for the next three days says PM10 levels will be in the “Very Poor” category
New Delhi is running out of water
Access to clean and regular water remains a challenge for New Delhi, a city that could easily tackle its water crisis with greater effort
Bird flu scare returns, this time in Odisha
Keranga village has been declared the epicentre of H5N1 A1 virus in the state and culling operation has begun
