As told to Parliament (December 7, 2021): Thousands of posts vacant at India’s rural health centres
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Kerala government abandons controversial Athirappilly hydroelectric project amid widespread protests
Tribal communities welcome move, see it as a victory over organised lobbies
What does Euro 7 mean for India’s BS-VII discussions
European emission norms have been a blueprint for emission regulation in India since 2000
How a lithium deal between two companies in France & UK is an opportunity for India's EV sector
India, now a part of MSP, can push for a trilateral pact with these countries for a steady supply of lithium
Lithium titanate battery technology a boon to the energy storage market
The growth in energy storage technologies is one of the key core areas to promoting clean energy generation
This electronic aircraft pioneer has crossed orders worth $3 billion, claims CEO
Down To Earth talks to Gregory Davis, chief executive officer of Eviation Aircraft, to learn more about sustainable aviation
Early warning a must to cope with floods
People along the Brahmaputra were prepared last week, while in the weeks before that, people in Kerala, Nagaland and Assam were not
Kishanganga dam: court at The Hague seeks details of its environmental impact
Final judgement deferred as India, Pakistan fail to submit details of environment flows and impacts of their hydropower projects
Parliamentary Digest (August 2, 2022): Less wheat harvested than expected due to heatwaves
As told to Parliament (February 2, 2024): Rs 2.81 lakh crore transferred to 110 million farmers so far under PM-Kisan
Mild hybrids: diesel in new disguise?
Diesel vehicles, in the name of 'mild hybrids', are cornering a huge portion of the funds allocated for promotion of electric mobility in India
$6.4 trillion investment expected in clean technology over 10 years
Report indicates massive growth potential for SMEs
Public-private partnership: Way forward for India's critical minerals value chain?
India needs to gear up by setting up joint ventures with the global OEMs and mining companies to make its lithium value chain resilient and …
Six years on, authorities clueless about Fukushima
Abnormally high radiation preventing humans and robots from cleaning the damaged reactors
US federal agencies to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2025
Move comes in the wake of US-China deal and is expected to cut overall emissions of the country by 26 million tonnes
Fukushima rice passes radiation tests for first time since disaster
The earthquake that hit Japan nearly four years ago had forced the country to stop export of fish and other produce from the area near Fukushima …
China announces 10 per cent tax break for electric cars
At least 30 per cent of the vehicles bought for use by the state from 2014 to 2016 will be electric powered or clean energy based, says government
Mumbai transport department waits for nod to levy additional tax on fuel, cars
Cess was proposed to generate funds for improving public transport and reducing congestion on city roads
As told to Parliament (August 8, 2023): Central Electricity Authority suggests not retiring coal power plants before 2030
As told to Parliament (February 9, 2024): Cancer cases on the rise in India
New Battery Waste Management Rules make producers accountable for recycling
But they need to be more holistic in design to enable sustainability standards
Study ranks India’s climate pledges 4th in ambition, 5th in compliance
Eight countries, the EU analysed; Least faith in US policymakers
Physicists hunt for superconductors that can revolutionise world’s energy system
Superconductors can address the problem of unwanted heat produced from electrical energy. But there is a rider: they operate at ultra-low …
Why nuclear is still unclear
Notwithstanding the symbolism of a nuclear disaster striking Japan again, the global perception of nuclear energy took another beating in …
‘No room left for the car’
Australian environmental activist and professor of sustainability at Curtin University in Perth, Peter Newman loves Indian streets. He shares his …
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