Waste management: Survey in Bhopal, one of India’s cleanest cities, highlights gaps, identifies areas of improvement
Government negligence, irregular sanitation work and poor consumption habits emerged as key problem areas
Indian democracy’s tryst with trust
Elections in India are a paradoxical see-saw between trust and legitimacy crisis
Binge-watching with a side of emissions: Study finds digital habits contribute to climate change
Digital content consumption accounts for 3-4% of a person's annual greenhouse gas emissions
Massive fire at Union Carbide compound, gas victims panic due to toxic air
Union Carbide factory in Bhopal is where gas leaked in 1984, killing thousands of people and disabling millions
What is the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance and why is it so important?
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 7, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
Solar City Ayodhya: PM Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana promoted as ‘free electricity scheme’ during polls, leaves many confused
Aggressive efforts for registration in Uttar Pradesh; But confusion reigns over plant costs due to ‘free’ tag
Floating solar: Opportunities abound, but so do obstacles
By utilising existing waterbodies, floating solar minimises land requirements and its placement allows for ambient cooling
Free and fearless journalism in a fight for survival
Freedom of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, is under attack around the world, just when we need it more than ever
An elephant cow and her calf being transported from Assam to Jamnagar is once again raising several questions
The transfer, on intervention of an animal rights group, shows that illegally captured & tortured elephants will have to travel as far as …
The corporate takeover of India’s media
Press freedom in India has been badly hit by the gobbling up of media platforms by a few large companies
Gurugram does it right: Dedicated portal to register and manage bulk waste generators
The MCG initiative is truly unique & has potential to inspire other Indian cities to adopt similar measures, benefiting from its citizen-…
Islands of heat
CSE study shows how Indian urban centres are trapping more heat due to built-up landscapes, in turn impacting health
Complexity & agency in ‘Kobigaan’ need to be understood to know why gender gap continues in the art form: Priyanka Basu
Down to Earth speaks to UK-based academic on her latest book about a unique art form from West Bengal and Bangladesh
Poll sop? Centre lifts onion ban, but export duty only to benefit major exporters, traders
Farmers demand all restrictions to be lifted for exports to maximise profits
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
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
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 …
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 …