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)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Rivers across the world have high levels of antibiotics

Researchers estimate presence of 14 antibiotics in rivers of 72 countries across six continents

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 22, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 29, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

World Water Week 2023: Demand and pollution of the precious resource are increasing, which is not a good sign

While India, on the whole, is water secure, the situation is grim in some states and Union Territories. In business-as-usual scenario, more …

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

All That Breathes: Ecological conscience at the heart of Shaunak Sen's Sundance-winning documentary

With an optimistic lens, Sen looks at the symptoms of environmental and ecological degradation that stare back at us.    

New rules put larger onus on small, medium poultry farms

Till now, small poultry farms in India were exempt from environmental laws but this will change now

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 30, 2019)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

Ganga needs more than just cleaning

Government reforms must include basin-scale hydrological and ecological conservation efforts

Honey as a biomarker for pollution

Areas with heavy vehicle movement and industrial activity had increased concentration of lead in honey compared to agriculture land

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 …

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 3, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

Pollution control: Amendments to Water Act is a greenwashing attempt

Institutional strengthening of Pollution Control Boards and local governments need of the hour

Bacteria in Canadian Arctic seawater can help clear up oil spills: Study

Oil spills choke marine ecosystems and pose health hazards for coastal populations who consume sea food

India recycles only 1% of its construction and demolition waste: CSE

The rest remains strewn across, in landfills, or in plain sight everywhere, leading to air and water pollution

Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (September 9-13)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal through the week&…

Yes, green issues are missing from poll discourse, but who is to be blamed?

It’s the civil society that has failed to inform and engage citizens on this crisis

Global environmental risks

Environmental risks are perceived to be the five most critical long-term threats to the world as well as the most potentially damaging to people …

Untreated effluents released in Mumbai rivers, industries flout norms: Report

The Ulhas and its tributary Waldhuni are among 53 of the most polluted rivers in Maharashtra

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 18, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal  

Increase in offences under 4 of 7 environment-related acts in 2022: NCRB 

Rajasthan, with the maximum number (30 per cent) of wildlife crime cases in the country, recorded a 50% increase in such offences