Last year saw the biggest drop in CO2 emissions; here’s why that’s not enough
Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to grow 4.8% as the economy rebounds after COVID-19 pandemic: Global Energy Review 2021
Why there is an algal bloom in Gulf of Mannar and how it affects livelihood
A recent algal bloom in the Gulf of Mannar, caused allegedly due to pollution from Sri Lanka, highlights how fragile our coral reefs are
Action must on hotspots to curb air pollution in Delhi
It well help reduce overall ambient concentration, cut toxic exposure for the most vulnerable communities in worst affected areas and make cities …
A brief introduction to climate change and transportation
How to reconcile people's love affair with their vehicles and society's need to reduce carbon emissions?
Air pollution by PM2.5 linked to rise in antibiotic resistance globally: Analysis
Study throws new light on spread of antimicrobial resistance through air, has relevance for all areas where air pollution is higher, says CSE
World Environment Day 2023: Waste dumping is polluting the Jhelum in Kashmir with microplastics
Plastic waste is exposed to several environmental elements, breaking it down into microplastics and nanoplastics
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 9, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 8, 2020)
Green crackers answer to Diwali pollution but manufacturing limited
Most green crackers do not contain barium nitrate, which is the most dangerous ingredient in conventional crackers
The Ganga gets highly polluted after Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh: Report
The quality of Ganga water in the stretch from Kannauj to Prayagraj was categorised as being extremely deficient in dissolved oxygen
Moradabad 2nd most noise polluted city globally, says UNEP
At least 13 south Asian cities are highly noise polluted, five of which are in India
Apolcaypse now: Toxic air shrouds Delhi
Delhiites breathed the season’s worst PM2.5 on the morning of November 3, 2019
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 12, 2022)
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 26, 2023)
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 3, 2023)
Pollution control: Amendments to Water Act is a greenwashing attempt
Institutional strengthening of Pollution Control Boards and local governments need of the hour
Life of Plastic: India its own worst enemy in tackling polymer pollution; here is how
The country has tried to dilute its own legislation on dealing with plastic pollution in the past 6 years
Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?
The inexpensive nanomaterial is becoming more popular in applications like sensing and bioimaging
Millions of Canadians face higher mortality risks even at lowest air pollution standards
Study suggests lowering regulatory standards on fine particulate matter in air even more
Unilever’s plastic sachet chemical ‘recycling’ a failure in Indonesia, says GAIA
Civil society organisations demand Unilever stop sachet production and switch to reuse / refill systems
Bacteria in Canadian Arctic seawater can help clear up oil spills: Study
Oil spills choke marine ecosystems and pose health hazards for coastal populations who consume sea food
Groundwater quality deteriorating in Tamil Nadu’s industrial areas: CSE
The most serious pollution threat to groundwater was from calcium, chloride and iron, associated with sewage and pollution from tannery waste
Parliamentary panel underlines lack of quality data on air pollution in smaller cities
Panel suggested prioritising funds to install systems for monitoring air quality in smaller cities and towns; called for transparency in …
Air pollution killed 1.7 million Indians in 2019: Lancet report
Death rate from outdoor ambient air pollution up 115% in 2 decades, flags Lancet Planetary Health report
India recycles only 1% of its construction and demolition waste: CSE
The rest remains strewn across, in landfills, or in plain sight everywhere, leading to air and water pollution
