Germany bans fracking indefinitely

The method of hydraulic fracking for extraction of shale gas has been controversial due to its environmental impacts

Origins and reining in of sand mafias

Sand mining thrives because it is low investment, low risk, but promises high returns. A few roadblocks like Durga Shakti Nagpal notwithstanding

Dancing to the World Bank's tune

The World Bank, which is the largest lender of aid to the Third World, is casting its shadow on decisions made by the Indian Union ministry of …

Hope for Earth

We are producing less CFCs - the main agent for ozone depletion. That, say experts, is a good sign

Equity first

The only way to a lasting international climate treaty is to accept equal rights of all human beings to release greenhouse gases, acknowledges a …

New Brazil law for environmental transparency

Over the past few months, Rachel Biderman Furriela -- a Brazil-based lawyer and activist -- has been punching the keys of her laptop furiously. …

“Environmental amnesia is constricting our intellect”

Though we are living in a highly degraded environment, we have failed to spot behavioural fallouts. Increasingly, children living in polluted …

Battered Lungs

Lung cancer is a result of the deadly cocktail of smoking, air pollution and poverty

Today's Plague

Some of the most common cancers in India are directly linked to poverty

Killer with a BIAS

There is overwhelming evidence that some of the common cancers target the poor

Environmental injustice

The poorest people in urban India live in foul environs. Research from across the world shows that the poor stand greater risks of several cancers.…

Israel-Lebanon conflict has not spared marine life

California approves emissions cut, sidelines Bush

Roadmap for an effective environmental regime

Nivit Kumar Yadav reports on how different countries are tackling environmental pollution and the lessons in it for India

Antimicrobial resistance: India needs to enhance framework for monitoring antibiotics

Global procurement focus shifting to monitoring drug manufacturing practices  

China proposes stiffer fines for polluters

Instead of a one off fine, government proposes daily fines for polluters who fail to heed notices

Senior judge Deng Xuelin to head China's green tribunal

Recently set up tribunal to guide and coordinate the work of 134 specialist environmental courts set up set up by local governments

Mapping malaria in Africa: Climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in future

By 2100, a general decrease in malaria suitability is projected across the majority of Africa

Simply Put: Impact on wildlife nullified?

Isha Foundation exempted from prior environment clearance: Centre tells Madras High Court

Jaggi Vasudev’s foundation gets exemption on grounds for promoting education

Gujarat RIL case study shows weaknesses of environmental impact assessment in India

Focus on economic growth has diluted the EIA in India

Pollution, heat affect cognition more among those from disadvantaged sections: Study

The effects of temperature are more pronounced in the rural parts of China and India

Three ways nanomaterials could help combat climate change and prevent pollution

Researchers are looking to tiny materials to clean up air, water and land

Earth lessons for Delhi's kids

A recent exhibition on the Earth had children in the Capital enthralled.

Shaken roots