It is now US against the rest of the world

With Nicaragua joining the Paris deal and Syria announcing its intention to ratify the accord at COP23 in Bonn, the isolation of US is now complete

Obituary: Pushpa Mitra Bhargava, a conscientious scientist and advocate of scientific temper

In the death of Dr Pushpa Mittra Bhargava, India has lost one of the most vocal advocates of scientific temper and rationality in India

Neduvasal residents protest hydrocarbon extraction in agricultural land

A new government policy has made it easier to dig deeper for unconventional oil and gas. But a village in Tamil Nadu is up in arms against the …

Methane, other short-lived greenhouse gases cause long-term sea-level rise: study

Even greenhouse gases that don’t last long in the atmosphere can have centuries-long impact on sea level

Global warming worryingly close to lower limit set by Paris Agreement: WMO

The risk of losing the race against climate change becomes real as temperature rise globally likely to breach 1.2 degrees by the end of 2016

Clean energy could save hundreds of billions in health costs every year

Global warming is often seen as a problem for future generations, but focusing on the immediate and substantial health benefits of clean energy …

SC CRITICISES GOVT

Hope in sight

US appeals court rules in favour of Bhopal gas victims

'Leaking joints fuel bus fires'

Probes carried out to get to the root of the CNG blaze problem

Baghjan blowout shows why we need to fix liabilities

There is also a need to address inland oil spills through regulations

EU sets new target to save energy by 2030

The Commission wants to achieve energy efficiency of 30 per cent

KG basin gas row: Andhra high court issues notices to Reliance, Centre

Petition seeks court-monitored CBI probe into gas field allocation, gas pricing and related matters

How MEA torpedoed the Bangladesh-India gas pipeline

Mani Shankar Aiyar is known for the many controversies sparked by his provocative comments and controversial ideas. As minister for petroleum and …

Iran firm on its gas price

West By Far East

In the rush for economic growth, China ignored its environment. Now it faces a nightmare. The country is one of the most polluted in the world.

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पेड़ पौधों पर हर साल खर्च करने होंगे 2 बिलियन डॉलर: अध्ययन

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US Elections 2020: Why is fracking a big deal

Fracking has emerged as a key debate issue during the US polls, with both Trump and Biden attempting to woo rural voters; neither wants it banned&…

Aldabra’s coral reefs recovered faster from bleaching, finds new research

Lagoonal reefs recovered their pre-bleaching coral cover and community composition within only 4 years after bleaching, the study found 

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Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (May 2-8, 2020)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal through the week&…

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‘Waiving off oil, gas exploration clearance could’ve grave consequences’

Oil and gas exploration poses huge risk to islands, fishing areas, breeding grounds and migratory routes, says CSE expert