National Water Policy, 2012 silent on priorities
Draft document gives industry implicit priority over agriculture in water allocation
Sikkim earthquake was unusual for Himalaya
It occurred due to sliding, not thrust motion
Can the National Water Policy do away with priorities?
Daunting journey
Carbon particles from biomass burning and vehicles could be discolouring the Taj Mahal. Down To Earth returns to the monument, a symbol of …
Falling silicon prices shakes up solar manufacturing industry
What will prevail? Crystalline PV or thin-film
Uttarakhand's hydel projects need urgent review
Projects under way do not take into account ecological impact on the Himalayas and the rivers
River flood plains remain go zones
Environment ministry dithers on notification seeking to regulate construction activities in flood plains
Pollution threatens Taj Mahal
Despite crores being spent on its upkeep, air and water pollution continue to threaten the Taj Mahal
More forest diversions likely in Singrauli
Greenpeace report says pollution from coal-fired thermal plants not considered while allowing mining in coal belt
Future shock
As the world continues to pump greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, the global temperatures could rise by 3°C by mid-century, says a soon-to-…
Science and Technology - Briefs
Environmental fallout of cooperation
Whether energy cooperation will benefit the environment or create problems in South Asia depends largely on whether hydropower is considered …