Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 2, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Informal and unplanned urbanisation — welcome to the new Urban India
Policies and urban planning frequently disregard the needs of the urban poor, resulting in an unequal distribution of resources between residents …
Ganga: Illegal floodplain encroachment & pollution continuing in Kanpur, says NGT
This is in direct contravention of NGT’s 2017 order regarding the section of Ganga from Haridwar to Unnao and Kanpur
Kenya Floods: Weeks of heavy rain continue to devastate region
The devastating rains are a result of a combination of factors, including the country’s seasonal weather patterns, climate change and …
Solar City Ayodhya: Electricity not free under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli scheme; 3 kW installations cost Rs 1.8 lakh each
Scheme promoted as ‘free electricity scheme’ during elections, aggressive efforts for registration in UP; however, many confused over …
Tourism in India amid climate challenges calls for stringent policymaking
Adopting resource management technology, creating resilient infrastructure and promoting off-season tourism are key to easing environmental …
Waste pickers play a key role in the fight against plastic pollution — insights from South Africa into how their voices can be heard
South Africa’s approach to waste picker integration demonstrates how they can be protected
Apogee of the mountain lore: Abiding sway of village deities tie together ecological conservation & spirituality
Uttarakhand's folk traditions play a major role in conserving its forests amid unbridled development push in the hills
India’s thriving chemical industry & urgent call for human biomonitoring studies
Implementation of biomonitoring programme will enable India detect health trends early, participate in global efforts to address common …
Nusrat Jahan’s video with orangutans sends wrong message, influencers shouldn't promote wild animals in entertainment
The actor-politician can use her influence to educate millions on kindness to animals & importance of wildlife protection
Bad year for Muzaffarpur’s litchi farmers? High temperature, hot westerly winds result in high fruit drop
Litchi farmers staring at crop loss planning to demand compensation
Ghazipur landfill in Delhi catches fire again. But why?
Watch this video to understand the reasons behind this fire and the situation on the ground
May Day: Excessive heat putting workers at risk
More than 70% of workers worldwide are at risk of exposure to excessive heat, posing significant threats to their safety, health
Domestic manufacturing of electrolysers can be game changer for industrial emissions
Output of pilot projects in sectors such as steel, shipping and mobility will propel the way for adoption and commercialisation of green …
Drought grips Kodagu: Cauvery river runs dry, posing threat to wildlife and livelihoods
Coffee farms & tourism, Kodagu’s mainstays, are running into losses; land sharks responsible for exacerbating drought, say locals
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 1, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts and National Green Tribunal
It has been a sizzling April for Kolkata; Combination of climate change, urbanisation pushing city beyond tipping point
UN report warns that city’s maximum temperature may reach almost 50°C around 2080; local actions to blame as well
Lifting the technology veil: Analysing technology requirements for decarbonising steel & cement sectors in India
Developing countries' achievement of Net Zero goals depends on technology transfer & access
International Hyena Day: We must pave the way for a future where striped hyenas can thrive in Purulia’s wilderness
Habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching and illegal wildlife trade have led to a steep decline in striped hyena population
Kiln electrification key to decarbonisation of manufacturing in cement industry
The technology can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industry by upto 40 per cent
Lok Sabha 2024: Is it too hot to vote?
DTE analyses if there is a direct correlation between rising temperatures and a decrease in voter turnout
Humid heatwaves in India: Three climatic factors creating the unbearable conditions in many states
A combination of anticyclones, western disturbances & warming to blame
Naya’s women patuas are preserving a traditional artform while also securing a livelihood & identity
The first generation women patachitra artists of the village sell their work online & are recognised world over, encouraging future …
DTE Coverage: Environment in elections
A 9-part series on whether environmental issues are influencing the 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Ludhiana’s Giaspura gas leak remains unsolved
An earlier report by MoEFCC, CPCB & IIT-Delhi didn't rule out the possibility of acidic effluent being discharged into the sewer
