Paris summit on clean cooking in Africa ends with $2.2 billion in global pledges
Each year, more than 600,000 people in Africa die prematurely from respiratory diseases triggered by dirty cooking practices
India’s compressed biogas sector present opportunities for startup entrepreneurs
The sector is gaining momentum towards its goal of establishing 5,000 CBG projects nationwide under SATAT scheme
A central meeting showed pushback against tech in power plants to reduce SO2 emissions. Here’s why it’s a bad idea
New IIT-D study has challenged need for flue gas desulfuphisation in thermal power plants
Gas & propane stoves increase nitrogen dioxide exposure to unsafe levels, finds US study
Homes with gas stoves expose residents to an estimated 4 parts per billion increase in NO2 on average over a year
As climate change amplifies urban flooding, here’s how communities can become ‘sponge cities’
Some US cities are beginning to take steps toward incorporation of sponge city concepts into their stormwater management plans, but most of these …
Water pollution in rivers: A long pathway to a better tomorrow
The Ganga, perhaps the most revered river globally, is also unfortunately one of the most polluted today
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
A year since Giaspura: Ludhiana’s gas leak remains unsolved; activists say tragedy like this could happen again
No improvements have been made to the sewer system since the incident and the cleaning was last done six months ago, residents told DTE
In 2024, India to be among top 4 contributors of microplastics released into waterbodies
After China, India will release highest volume of microplastics & chemical additives into waterways
Simply Put: Insect killers
Climate change worsening air pollution: 131.2 million Americans breathing unhealthy air, warns report
Nearly 90.7 million people in the US live in counties with failing grades for year-round particle pollution, finds report
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 24, 2024)
Climate tech: Zimbabwean scientist turns carbon dioxide into methanol to minimise emissions
Making energy materials like formic acid, methanol from carbon dioxide released from factories can be important for emerging economies, says …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 22, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
City where the promise of good health turns to ash
Regular stakeholder consultation is needed to address climate change and lessen pollution-related health impacts
Ghazipur landfill fire: Annual choking hazard for Delhi
Authorities have missed multiple deadlines to clear out the legacy waste from Ghazipur landfill
West Bengal platform demands green focus in poll agendas, releases charter of environmental issues
Politicians acknowledge environmental shortcomings but deflect responsibility to public; BJP MP advises against expecting significant action from …
Run-up to Ottawa: Arctic a ‘hemispheric sink’ for chemicals & plastics; 13 million people in region at risk, says report
Document calls for Just Transition framework; reconnecting with traditional values of Arctic indigenous peoples
Exposing inequity & injustice of India’s single-use plastic ban
Ban targets downstream users of plastic while producers continue to operate with minimal restrictions