Integrated farming can fight climate change
Making agriculture climate smart through integrated approach is also an ideal solution to ensure the food security of the ever-increasing global …
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 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.…
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
Kenya’s decision to lift 6-year ban on logging can be disastrous, say environmentalists
Illegal loggers and charcoal burners will take advantage of the directive to ruin forests, say experts
A low-carbon economy will only succeed if it is equitable
In global production and consumption chains political economy of ethics and environmental sustainability must remain pivotal
Governments and environmental groups are turning to international courts to address the impacts of climate change — podcast
The ICJ has addressed various environmental issues in the past, but this is the first time the global problem of climate change has come before …
Environmental DNA-based assay to detect invasive catfish in waterbodies
North African Sharptooth catfish is one such species that was illegally introduced in India for aquaculture purposes
In photos: Hard times for India’s wool industry
India’s wool industry may have set off on a decline: Degrading pastureland and an increase in agricultural activity has affected sheep herding …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 4, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Citizen science growing in India: Study
The concept is gaining rapid popularity in India and citizen science projects have considerable potential to contribute to environmental …
Education not enough
As a means of bringing long-term change in public attitudes, education at present is too weak and demands radical improvement
Bombay HC questions DMF administration in Goa, identifies loopholes in state law
Pointing to the poor knowledge of mining-affected people about DMF, the court also questioned if they are receiving any benefits at all
Environment ministry panel exempts public hearing for companies seeking coal mine expansion
Doing away with public hearing will seriously undermine the EIA notification in letter and spirit
Meet the villagers who protect biodiversity on the top of the world
On the Tibetan plateau, the village of Yunta shows that animals and humans can live peacefully and care for each other
The credo of an economist
Long-term economic growth is impossible through any act that pits humankind against the environment
Disappointing and poorly done
There is no merit in the Morse committee's philosophy which can be summed up as 'do nothing till you've done everything'