Uttarakhand flood of 2013 not an 'act of God', says NGT
The green court has asked Alaknanda Hydro Power Company to pay Rs 9.26 crore as compensation
How much is the crop loss in flood-hit states?
In Uttar Pradesh, over 30,000 hectares of sown crops have been affected by the floods in 12 districts
Lack of energy access affecting women’s prosperity in India
A recent report shows how energy requirement of women differ in various states and in different occupations and how limiting the current scenarios are
Dousing flames
The Uttarakhand forest fires that lasted for over 100 days should come as a warning to the rest of India since half of its forests are vulnerable …
Extreme weather events in India in the past 10 years
India is extremely vulnerable to the impact of climate events. Every year, it faces extreme weather events in the form of floods and cyclones, …
Insensitive to sensitive zone
Centre declared a stretch from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi eco-sensitive. Why is Uttarakhand dragging its feet over implementing it?
A swami and sand mafia
Uttarakhand banned mining along Ganga over and again. Will it obey court order this time?
Baluni in pictures
Uttarakhand has a number of ‘ghost villages’, where residents have left behind their homes to search for a better life in big cities. There …
Embrace of an unforgettable conservation crusade lingers on
Impacts of Chipko are still visible in the state after four decades.
Taste of sting
Shalini Dhyani shares the many virtues of Himalayan giant nettle, called bichhu ghas
Ganga basin authority notified
Protests resume at Loharinag Pala
As government decides to restart Bhagirathi project
Joshimath sinking: Landslides in region not a new problem, says GSI report
Part 3: Clean chit to the Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project for water leakages, landslides not occurred in areas with low population density
Will Dehradun riverfront development project really help the city?
It focuses more on beautification aspects rather than rejuvenating the rivulets that flow through the city
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 8, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Those magnificent men and their machines
So-called scientific achievements of ancient Indians are no laughing matter when they are championed by the Prime Minister of India
Uttarakhand to introduce its own food security scheme
Move follows Centre's refusal to allocate additional foodgrains to the state to implement food security Act
NGT forbids factories in Jasodharpur from dumping waste in river
Team from central and state pollution control boards asked to conduct site inspection and submit report by August 20
Elephantine block
A wall to keep elephants at bay ends up alienating people in an Uttarakhand village
Web unravels
Spiders can tell us about the health of the environment
Floods and fury: How multiple weather systems caused by climate change are at play
More than 80 people have died in Kerala and Uttarakhand floods
Good news: Trees that bind families
An Uttarkhand teacher gives reasons to take care of plants after plantation drives
Payment for Ecosystem Services: Himalayan states should demand more
Their demand for “green bonus” triggers the payment for ecosystems debate
Prickly, delicious
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 1, 2024)