Diminishing effect
How technology can help save India’s groundwater
Technology-guided decision-making would help distinguish groundwater abuse and promote efficient use
Raging Bull: How the controversy over Jallikattu ended up saving the Pulikulam breed
The ban over Jallikattu and its subsequent lifting has made breeders in Tamil Nadu more conscious about conserving the cattle breed used in the …
Govt notifies groundwater rules, fails to address major concerns
There’s neither a limit on reusing water extracted by industries, nor is there any clause making them recharge groundwater sources
Groundwater quality declines in Ernakulum due to coastal erosion: study
A study by JNU researchers shows that shoreline changes between 1971 and 2007 affected groundwater quality in wells from 27 sites
Why India continues to use lethal pesticides
Death of cotton farmers due to pesticide poisoning in the Vidarbha region raises vital questions about the government's attitude towards …
Rush to form political parties in India
The rush to form political parties is triggered by Finance Minister Jaitly’s proposal in his budget speech to amend section 2 of the …
Immense potential for greener HFC alternatives in India
Around 77 per cent of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector can switch to natural alternatives with current technology
Montreal Protocol: what came from Vienna negotiations?
Observers seem optimistic for a deal in the next meeting of parties, to be held in October this year
What to expect from the Vienna meeting of Montreal Protocol parties
As talks resume to phase out HFCs, safety standards, finance and intellectual property rights will be the hot topics
Why multiple committees for reviewing pesticide ban, SC asks government
The apex court sought the reason for appointing several committees when the initial panel had already recommended the banning of 27 pesticides
Draft Bill faces criticism for making farm workers, dealers responsible for spurious pesticides
Shifting liability from manufacturers to pesticide dealers and farmers in case of any incident was opposed by farmer groups
New draft coastal regulation allows tourism in sensitive zone, poses threat to fishers
A notification by the environment ministry allows tourism activities in ecologically sensitive areas and land reclamation for …
India’s FCRA does not conform to international standards: UN Special Rapporteur
The restriction may prove detrimental to the advocacy group engaged in critical human rights work, government accountability and those …
Is civil society suffering from ‘dependency syndrome’? Here is the way forward
Space of civil society in operating environment has gradually shrunk
In Court
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 27, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
You know clean air is good for your health. It’s good for the economy, too
Poor air quality is linked to decreased productivity, school attendance and even lifetime earnings
Greywater issues plague this Haryana village struggling with polluted groundwater, treatment woes
Sewage released into pond stink up entire village, but tests of samples show water fit for drinking
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 …
Ministers spar over Navi Mumbai airport
Maharashtra coastal authority clears its EIA report
A fine argument
The government says it does not have the power to fine Adani for the damage at Mundra. But it hints the company may still end up spending more …
Pesticide Management Bill 2020: What could have made it better
The bill was introduced after much delay
CMZ dropped
MOP 28: India issues order to ban the release of HFC 23
This move will potentially avoid emissions of HFC-23 equivalent to 100 million tonne of CO2 over the next 15 years,