SC order on eco-sensitive zone has no scientific basis, case-to-case ESZ needed, say experts
In these times of climate change, all pockets that hold biodiversity are eco-sensitive zones, they said
Can painting a blade black save Great Indian Bustards from wind turbines?
A regulatory slowdown in wind power production could result from failing to address the harm caused by turbines to wildlife
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 8, 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 (May 19, 2020)
Need parking policy to entitle every citizen to dignified life, says Supreme Court
The apex court upholds parking rules as a clean air strategy and asks for its implementation
Court digest: Major environment hearings of the week (April 22-26)
NGT makes polluters pay nearly double so far this year than whole of 2018
The environment watchdog slapped governments and corporates with penalties worth Rs 873 crore between January and March
Why a landfill and waste-to-energy plant in Delhi Ridge is a bad idea
A recent SC order approving a recommendation to set up a landfill and a Waste-to-Energy plant in Delhi Ridge is an ill-thought move
The man who upheld our right to breathe time and again
Outgoing Chief Justice T S Thakur’s statements show his concern over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital
Flawed forestry clearance mechanism needs an urgent fix
The MoEFCC must recognise that ill-planned intrusion of developmental projects into natural habitats is one of the most serious threats to long-…
10 years on, Supreme Court order on firecracker composition gathers dust
Authorities have released composition-based guidelines for only four of 40 categories of fireworks
Why three toddlers were forced to seek SC ban on firecrackers
Citing fundamental right to life, parents make their children as litigants in a first-of-its-kind PIL against the use of firecrackers during festivals
New sand mining guidelines call for robust monitoring and sustainable development
The guidelines try to create a balance between preserving ecologically sensitive river habitats and the need for infrastructure
Environment ministry approves proposals for 176 eco-sensitive zones
According to the government, only 15 notifications were issued between 2006 and the middle of 2014
SC orders Centre to appoint regulator for giving green clearances to projects
Order comes at a time when government was trying to project an industry-friendly image; petroleum minister Moily, who now has additional charge …
SC allows e-auction of Goa's iron ore stocks mined prior to ban
About 11.48 million tonnes of iron ore worth Rs 6,600 crore is lying in various mine lease areas and jetties; money realised will go to …
Supreme Court clears way for Maharashtra’s Babli irrigation project
Rejects Andhra's plea to demolish barrage; sets up a panel to ensure equitable utilisation of Godavari waters
Blunder 999
Kerala is trapped by its promise to host Tamil Nadu’s Mullaperiyar dam for a millennium
Fundamental judgement
Clean drinking water is a fundamental right, states the Supreme Court and wants government to set up environmental courts
Floods and the Politics
Shalini Dhyani travels to Chinyalisaur to find out how heavy rains coupled with rise in water of Tehri dam has devastated the area.
EWS quota: Delhi government to crack whip on private hospitals
All private hospitals should have beds reserved for poor, says an activist
Omkareshwar dam: SC issues contempt notice to Madhya Pradesh over resettlement of oustees
Madhya Pradesh government ordered to follow rehabilitation policy comprehensively
Free from poverty line
Centre delinks access to welfare schemes from poverty line
Setback for jumbo corridor
SC stays order evicting resorts near sanctuary in Tamil Nadu
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