Malaysia bans bauxite mining for three months
The move comes after protests rose against environmental degradation in area near the mines
Baltic Sea low on oxygen
Anthropogenic activities are reducing oxygen in the Baltic Sea, harming the marine ecosystem
Chocks away for green plans
After years of controlling noise pollution, airports across the globe are now trying to curb water and air defilement
Purifying the Ganga
"The story of the Ganges, from her source to the sea, from old times to new, is the story of India's civilisation ..." - …
Quenching parched throats
Solutions do not come easy. However, there are ways to avoid a bigger crisis: give water back to the people and rediscover the water harvesting …
No water just woes
Despite numerous schemes, financial allocations and "election-time" promises, drinking water is still a scarce commodity. Public participation …
Faucets of the problem
Once known as the land of magic, India amazed the west with the trick of the bottomless pitcher. The magician would fill countless containers …
Not a drop to waste
A couple of decades from now, the West may have to combat an unprecedented water crisis. Contamination and wastage will only hasten the process
Rivers across the world have high levels of antibiotics
Researchers estimate presence of 14 antibiotics in rivers of 72 countries across six continents
NGT orders Centre to test cosmetics containing microbeads
An NGT bench has asked the Centre to ensure no dangerous cosmetics are allowed to manufacture and sold to the public
Discharge of mining waste into rivers affects 50 times more people than tailings dam disasters
Potentially detrimental substances like lead, zinc, copper and arsenic carried downstream from mining sites accumulate within river courses and …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 13, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
World Environment Day: It is time to act
Our natural resources are enough to cater to the needs of the entire human population. But even a minor disturbance may lead to devastating impacts
Curiously high levels of mercury found in rivers linked to Greenland Ice Sheet
The findings shine a new light on our understanding of mercury management and the impact of global warming
Patiala village uses unique method to treat wastewater
The wastewater treatment plant in Dhingi village uses the Seechewal method to use treated wastewater for irrigation and prevent further …
Safe drinking water in America: Not everyone has it
COVID-19 can’t be transmitted through drinking water, but that doesn’t mean your tap water is safe
Ganga cleanup delay may cost states Rs 10 lakh/month: NGT
Green bench order also said the National Mission for Clean Ganga would be held liable to pay 50% of the amount if directions not followed&…
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 1, 2019)
Filthy water, toxic air don’t make Rio Games environment-friendly
Large amount of untreated sewage continues to flow into Guanabara Bay, where the Olympic sailing events will take place
Golf under attack
In response to ecologists up in arms against the golf courses mushrooming all over the world, designers are now coming up with eco-friendly courses.
The interminable wait for justice
Three years after a public interest litigation case was filed in the Supreme Court to stop a local factory polluting its drinking water, the …
Poisoned Punjab: This tiny village in Punjab is impacted by non-communicable diseases, cancers
Down To Earth ground report finds Pakki Tibbi village suffering due to consumption of polluted water; poverty and illiteracy adding to …
Poisoned Punjab: A single street in this city is home to some 20 cancer patients
The health impact of polluted Buddha nullah waters affecting Abohar city, finds ground report
Poisoned Punjab: Cancers, dental problems plague Ludhiana village residents
Down To Earth ground report finds pollution due to industries taking a toll on Gaunspur villagers’ health
A solar water purifier, with a difference
Scientists at the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute at Phaltan in Maharashtra developed a solar water purifier, that does not require …
