How green is Union Budget 2022-23?
Electric vehicle policy sees triple boost in this year‘s Union Budget
As told to Parliament (March 23, 2022): Thermal plants coal stock at 39% of normative requirement
All that was discussed in the House through the day
How close is Delhi to its electric vehicle adoption target
Of every 10 EVs registered, 5.6 are two-wheelers, 3.5 are e-rickshaws and 1 is a car
Making India’s 3-wheelers electric
Down To Earth presents a snapshot on the electrification of 3-wheelers in India and how it can benefit the country
Centre releases white paper on pathways to catalyse tech innovation ecosystem for e-mobility
Document co-authored by CSE with Department of Science & Technology part of white paper; it envisages focused cell & battery development …
Race to save the world
‘Racing Green’ shows how motorsport acts as a proving ground to experiment with sustainable innovations that can be adopted for …
This is not the time to obscure the e-car pathway
As the car industry has to prepare for firmer regulatory targets for electrification and upscaled market by 2030, only incremental steps within …
As told to Parliament (February 2, 2024): Rs 2.81 lakh crore transferred to 110 million farmers so far under PM-Kisan
Union Budget 2024-25 set blueprint for India’s New Green Deal
Sitharaman’s announcements are in line with PM Modi’s 2021 Glasgow declaration on Net Zero by 2070
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 9, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
China’s Africa strategy is shifting from extraction to investment — driven from the industry-rich Hunan region
Vulnerability of African countries and changing domestic needs of China leading to the shift
Climate change is an infrastructure problem: Map of electric vehicle chargers shows one reason why
Uneven, limited charging infrastructure is a major roadblock to rapid electrification of vehicle fleet in the US, considered crucial to reducing …
EU’s anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles is a risky strategy that may backfire
The commission will now undertake the investigation and probably propose new “anti-subsidy” duties on Chinese imports
World EV Day 2023: Why electric mobility in Nigeria is an opportunity to leapfrog in the Global South
Electric mobility is an opportunity for Africa to sidestep polluting internal combustion engines and leapfrog to eliminate toxic exposures and …
Unregulated import of used vehicles bad for Africa: Report
Trade in old and used vehicles from high-income countries causes massive environmental dumping and toxic pollution
EV manufacturers fined over non-indigenous components: Is it misappropriation of subsidy or notional loss?
Okinawa Autotech, Hero Electric told to pay Rs 249 crore for misappropriation of FAME II subsidies
Used vehicles on Africa’s roads: UN report flags environment concerns
At least 60% vehicles on Africa’s roads are used and imported; regulations weak in as many as 44 countries
From Petro to Electro: How prepared is India to ride the energy transition wave?
An electro-economy is an inevitable reality. The quicker India prepares for this change, the bigger will be the economic spin off, along with low …
Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
Focusing solely on electric vehicles is slowing down the race to zero emissions.
CSE, Centre join hands to develop electric vehicle batteries suited for India
Plan a white paper on designing safe, durable and well performing batteries within climate constraints
Why are e-scooters in India catching fire?
One of the biggest benefits of Li-ion batteries, namely its high energy density, can also be a potential reason behind the battery’s undoing.…
High-security number plates mandatory in Delhi: Why are they important
High-security registration plates add security features that make vehicles theft- and tamper-proof; used to standardise size and font on number …
Safe disposal, material recovery keywords for new scrappage policy: CSE
Delhi-based non-profit offers set of recommendations for effective policy as country awaits one
Sulphuric acid: The next resource crisis that could stifle green tech and threaten food security
Rapid growth in the green economy and intensive agriculture could see demand rise to over 400 million tonnes by 2040
There is a need to make a place for environmental justice in India’s fleet electrification drive
Strict environmental, social and governance regulations that extend throughout the EV supply chains imperative