Doctors absent in flood-hit areas

Hospitals have not got green signal for deploying teams; state government unclear of medical help actually needed

Evacuation after Fukushima disaster mishandled, finds survey

Many residents shifted to areas with high radiation; system for issuing safety warnings on radiation failed

A tinge of green

Issues relating to the environment, though not on top of the agenda, did make their presence felt in the just-concluded assembly elections.

Guilty, but bailed

Seven Union Carbide officials get two-year jail term for Bhopal gas leak that has killed 20,000

'Indian nuke power plants safe'

Nucear safety panel recommends additional design provisions

India lost 6 people daily to extreme weather events in October

The month was unusually wet, with 47% more rainfall than the long period average

Polluter doesnt pay

Dow owns Union Carbide assets, but refuses liability

Memories of Agent Orange

Indian scientists criticise World Bank report on climate change in Himalayas

Report lacks region specific-information; methodology used is questionable, say experts in India

Programme to insure Pacific island nations against natural disasters enters third season

The insurance cover is provided against earthquakes, tsunamis, and risk of tropical cyclones

Vishnuprayag hydel project suffers extensive damage

Residents say project managed by Jaiprakash Associates has increased flooding during monsoons

Lessons from Japan: Diversify energy options

The nuclear mess in Japan has raised many questions. There were glaring technological errors at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. A section of US …

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Experts raise questions on geological and geotechnical surveys for project

Accident spot located near Main Central Thrust of the Himalayas

FAO quantifies impact of natural disasters on agriculture

Asia is the most affected region, followed by Africa

10 die in building collapse in Mumbai region

Second incident in a fortnight; land being marshy may be factor

News 360-Brief

Missing evidence

Questions are being raised about the authenticity of forensic samples of Bhopal gas victims, crucial for establishing the cause of deaths. Have …

Energy-efficient Germany feeds on ‘dirty’ US’ coal

Coal imports by the European nation expected to increase as government subsidies end in 2018

Another cyclone, Lehar, heads for Andhra Pradesh

The cyclone, more severe than Helen, is expected to make a landfall on November 28 noon

UN climate talks: little progress in first week

No consensus on Green Climate Fund, loss and damage arising from climate change impacts

Bhopal waste disposal: government dithers over finalising contract with German company

Madhya Pradesh government unhappy with clauses in proposed contract

Ground reality

Official report confirms presence of toxins in groundwater near Bhopal’s Union Carbide

Foul play in Katrina, Rita relief operations

Not learning from Bhopal

The new banana republic