Roadmap for an effective environmental regime
Nivit Kumar Yadav reports on how different countries are tackling environmental pollution and the lessons in it for India
Non-profit warns EPA against expanding use of crucial antibiotic as pesticide
The Center for Biological Diversity and Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future ask EPA to not expand the use of oxyteracycline for citrus crops
US Supreme Court puts Obama’s Clean Power Plan on hold
The Plan requires at least a 32-per cent cut in CO2 emissions from the power sector compared to 2005 levels by 2030
Conservatives in US Supreme Court deal blow to climate action
Joe Biden administration’s efforts to decarbonise economy held hostage by Republican majority in Supreme Court
US agency proposes more stringent rules to curb downwind air pollution
The proposal is expected to reduce emissions from power plants in 23 states, protecting neighbouring states from ozone pollution
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 …
US environmental body proposes temporary pesticide-free zones to protect honeybees
A large number of bees are exposed to pesticide spraying when growers enter into contracts with beekeepers for pollination services
US’ revised Clean Power Plan not ambitious enough
The final plan boasts of only a marginal difference in the amount of power generation-related emissions reduced until 2030
American thermal power plants under mercury regulation
US Environmental Protection Agency's mercury and air toxics standards will be effective from December 2014
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
BP quits conservative lobby group ALEC
It is the latest multinational to exit following criticism of ALEC’s rejection of climate change impact
Petrol price hike's hidden dangers
Anumita Roychowdhury, head of air pollution control unit of Delhi non-profit Centre for Science and Environment, explains the health, budgetary …
United States climate targets are completely inadequate, says CSE
Delhi-based non-profit says the world’s largest historic polluter is doing the least to address climate change
Pregnant women exposed to pesticides carry high risk of having kids with autism spectrum disorder
Exposure during early development can affect mood, learning, social interactions and behaviour, reveals a study conducted near agriculture sites …
Cancer-causing benzene from United States refineries exceeded federal limits in 2021: Analysis
Over six million people live within three miles of a refinery in US
Diesel fumes and your health: Volkswagen cover-up shows we need to test local cars
Diesel exhaust fumes are a known cause of lung cancer and may cause bladder cancer
Accidental toxic spill in Colorado river continues to spread
Authorities deny any threat to fish and other wildlife
Where is the sceptical indian scientist?
US to ban use of greenhouse chemicals that have cleaner options
Move to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 42 million tonnes by 2020
Carcinogenic benzene levels peak in Delhi
Petrol pumps and heavy traffic locations worst affected
Sops for devil’s engines
Budget bites on vehicles
Fails to restrain use of subsidised diesel in private diesel cars
'Chemplast claims about zero liquid discharge false'
Carcinogens found in effluents leaking from company's PVC plant in Mettur
Carcinogen in cola drinks: Indian subsidiaries of PepsiCo, Coca-Cola fail to act
Soft drinks giants contemplate tweaking production in the US