Amendment without correction
Mines and minerals amendment bill falls short of meaningful reform
Particles of significance
The newfound character of neutrinos is revolutionary
These pods are proving to be profitable
Yongchak is a Manipuri legume used in salads, pickles and delicacies
Bidding adieu to John Goodenough, the untiring inventor who co-created the modern lithium-ion battery
In 2019, Goodenough and two other scientists received the Nobel Prize for their work on lithium-ion batteries
Plans for deep seabed mining pit renewable energy demand against ocean life in a largely unexplored frontier
Less than 10% of the deep seabed has been mapped to understand its basic structure and contents
Regulating small-scale mines below 5 ha
Will National Green Tribunal's restraint order curb haphazard and unscientific mining of minor minerals that includes sand?
How a lithium deal between two companies in France & UK is an opportunity for India's EV sector
India, now a part of MSP, can push for a trilateral pact with these countries for a steady supply of lithium
Trade & climate priorities are converging: Does this help or hurt a fair global green transition?
If climate considerations are to permeate trade agreements & vice versa, upholding principles of common but differentiated responsibilities, …
Budget 2023-24: Deep Ocean Mission gets Rs 600 crore; funds to be spent on research vessel, identifying minerals
Experts raised concerns over the impacts of mining on deep-ocean biodiversity
IEA Summit on clean energy minerals: Actions for sustainable, ethical supply chains agreed upon
Attendees agree to accelerate progress towards diversified and sustainable supplies of minerals
How is Southeast Asia’s charge to EVs going?
Who’s leading the race to develop electric vehicles in Southeast Asia? The answer is complicated.
Over 50 African countries agree to work on minimising impact of mineral mining
Addis Ababa declaration signed by 54 nations; acknowledge green challenges of land degradation, desertification and drought
A tiny radioactive capsule is lost on a highway in Western Australia. Here’s what you need to know
The capsule contains caesium-137, a radioactive isotope which spits out electrons and high-energy photons
Let people-centric natural resource governance be the new regime’s agenda
India must strengthen the mechanisms of natural resource management that is people-centric and sustainable to ensure economic and social stability
Beachside troubles
Ministry of Mines and Atomic Minerals Directorate move to curb illegal mining and export of beach sand minerals
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
Do away with forest clearance to explore mining activities: Mines ministry to MoEF&CC
Since survey and investigation for mining opportunities during exploration do not cause any perceptible changes in forest land, these could be …
Korchi goes to polls after boycotting elections over mining
Gets an official letter saying no to iron-ore mining
Irregularities galore in mining in Bellary
The live connection
Geological studies conducted in northern Chile reveal that the enrichment of metal ores through the weathering of rocks, is a process mediated …
Power to the people
Heads of panchayats arrived in the Capital to demand the power to effectively run the traditional self-government
No sand mining without environment clearance: NGT
Green tribunal reiterates apex court order in the wake of controversy over suspension of IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal
Is Arctic rush worth it?
With Shell's proposed oil exploration in the Chukchi Sea, we revisit the potential impact of exploring oil, natural gas, minerals and fish …
Fatally fixated
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 21, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal