Eight reasons why Delhi is a commuter’s nightmare

The capital's roads are filled with more private vehicles than they can manage, diminishing the air quality for Delhi's citizens

Indian CNG buses better than diesel buses; almost conform to Euro VI norms

Attempts are being made to misrepresent CNG bus emissions as more dangerous than diesel bus emissions, says Centre for Science and Environment

'Cheap gas makes renewables appear less attractive'

Researcher and professor at University of Maryland, Klaus Hubacek, explains the costs of the natural gas boom in terms of its impact for overall …

Desperate for gas

Gas is the cleanest of fossil fuels and also more efficient and cheaper to use. Yet, in India, there has been no policy focus on this fuel, …

Silent threat

Studies show modern kitchen is not as safe as believed. Use of exhausts, effective ventilation can reduce household pollution

Gas, found and lost

Shale trail

The US is seeing a shale gas revolution. Domestic gas prices are historically low and the US is on the verge of exporting it. Chandra Bhushan …

Treasure in troubled land

International aid has supported the economy of Afghanistan for 12 years. With aid flow gradually declining, the war-torn country will now have to …

Tense over energy

South Asia is looking at an energy abyss. Millions of its people have no access to electricity or any other energy. This has put the brakes on …

Drilling by ONGC stopped in Mizoram

Company flouts environmental laws. Oil spill kills fish

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 …

Why app-based taxi aggregators need to comply with the law

While the growth in taxi-cabs is a positive sign which can reduce usage of personal cars, companies must care for environmental laws and show …

US announces new methane emission standards for oil and gas industry

The government estimates that complying with these standards will reduce methane emissions by up to 45 per cent by 2025

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Battle over oil, coal & forests

The truth about US emissions

A close look at the inventory published by the US Environmental Protection Agency shows emissions rose and dipped due to market forces and …

Southeast Asia’s energy demand to grow by 80 per cent in 2040: IEA

The share of fossil fuels in the region’s energy mix will rise to 78 per cent

Is the commodities super cycle slowdown a shock for Africa?

From Nigeria to Angola, South Africa or Zambia, decline in commodity prices is deflating growth and the ripple effect is affecting the reality of …

Gas-based two wheelers launched to curb air pollution

As per the idle emission test, the hydrocarbon emissions from CNG retrofitted two-wheelers are 75 per cent lesser as compared to their petrol-…

Stranded at top

Rohtang Pass faces an uncertain future as Himachal Pradesh drags its feet over introducing a CNG transport system in the highly eco-sensitive area

Whose job is it to protect the Arctic?

There are a number of laws that Arctic states and indigenous peoples can turn to to protect their environment

India and China will outdo USA in renewable energy

India and China view renewable energy as an investment opportunity, while the US plans to support coal and shale

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 …

BS-VI fuel norms from April 1, 2018 in Delhi instead of 2020

Centre for Science and Environment welcomes Union government’s move to help clean Delhi’s air

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दुनियाभर से सबसे गंदे ईंधनों पेट कोक और फर्नेस तेल को भारत में बड़ी मात्रा में मंगाया जा रहा है। अप्रैल 2007 तक 5 ...