Life of Plastic: Indian producers, brands contribute majorly to polymer pollution says CSE; here is how

Producers manufacture large amounts of plastic which can’t be recycled, while brands do not recycle enough

Concerted actions vital to accelerate shift towards ‘plastic-free’ living

Crux of this problem lies in a lack of public awareness regarding the detrimental impact of plastic waste and a corresponding deficiency in …

Africa Climate Summit 2023: Invest in resilient, efficient and sustainable food system, leaders urge

Minimising post-harvest food losses and waste, transiting to nature-based solution, among solutions advocated 

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 8, 2023)

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

Plastic-free planet: Negotiations on Global Plastics Treaty underway, the story so far

This meeting is the international community’s chance set the stage for negotiations on a global deal to end plastic pollution

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 13, 2023)

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

Himalayan plunder: Tourist rush threatens fragile Ladakh

More than an average of 300-600 cars visit Pangong lake every day, passing through some of the most fragile ecosystems in the region

It is critical to view antimicrobial resistance through a multi-dimensional lens

Reducing pollution from the pharmaceutical, agricultural and healthcare sectors is needed to reduce the emergence, transmission and spread of …

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 10, 2022)

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

Lateral Thoughts: Clueless about food waste

We have no data on how much food we we waste and this derails waste management  

COVID-19: Finding clues to containment in wastewater

Australia, the Netherlands and Massachusetts have found traces of the virus in wastewater so far

IIT Kharagpur to steer Saraswati 2.0 for reuse of treated water

The institution will steer three pilot projects to treat wastewater, make it re-usable and also explore its usage in compost or value …

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 14, 2019)

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

Norwegian Embassy: A case of treading lighter on nature’s resources

A combination of low-capital initiatives by the management, maintenance policies and a clear vision that have made the Norwegian Embassy into a …

Simply Put: Earth Day 2024

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

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

Action falls short as far as industrial effluent pollution in India is concerned

There are lapses in implementation of laws and court judgements 

Philippines environmental group raises concerns over plastic pollution at INC3

It advocated for a comprehensive global plastic treaty, raising points in alignment with sustainable planetary boundaries & safeguarding …

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 26, 2023)

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

Managing microplastic pollution is important for meeting sustainable development goals in India

Microplastics are a significant environmental problem and pose risks to marine life, terrestrial organisms and human health

Plastic-free planet: Paris meet ends after severe delays, with proposal for zero draft text

Member states have urged the INC secretariat to prepare a zero draft which will be up for negotiations at INC-3 in Nairobi, Kenya

Why Jaipur’s Hingonia biogas plant has emerged as a model for waste-to-energy facilities

Infrastructure required for setting up biogas plant is available in India; finanacial support & proper waste management can help the industry grow

Occupational hazard: Exposure to ionising radiation affects over 24 million workers globally

Behavioural risk factors plays an important role in the worldwide cancer burden and 44% of global cancer deaths are preventable  

Packaging peril: Combined effort needed to ensure eco-friendly options, say experts

COVID-19 has accelerated plastic packaging due to a rise in e-commerce; ensuring its safe disposal and recycling requires involving everyone on board

Stockholm+50: How do we prepare for the next half century

When we mark the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Stockholm conference, we need to discuss consumption and production in a globalised world