Given the current demand at the global level for energy and the necessity to protect the environment, there are growing pressures to find alternative sources. Suitable and affordable energy is important
India has the uncomfortable honour of being one of the most polluted countries in the world with 13 of its cities on that list, and the national capital prominently on it. An alarming number of school
This week's debate on The Big Fight focusses on questions raised by New York Times correspondent, Gardiner Harris on whether it is ethical for parents to raise their children in an environment that could
The Breathe Clean conclave, attended by leading government voices, medical practitioners, environmentalists, educators, NGOs and concerned citizen and parent groups, began with an opening keynote address
The conclave, attended by leading government voices, medical practitioners, environmentalists, educators, NGOs and concerned citizen and parent groups, began with an opening keynote address by Shri Prakash
In a debate moderated by TIMES NOW's Anand Narasimhan & Tina Sharma, panelists -- Aman Panwar, Spokesperson, Congress; GVL Narasimha Rao, National Spokesperson, BJP; Ashish Khetan, Leader, AAP; Vimlendu
<p>Waste management is a huge challenge as well as a crisis for our country. Some cities have managed to put in successful waste management systems. The government evolved a new set of waste management
<p>Waste management is a huge challenge as well as a crisis for our country. Some cities have managed to put in successful waste management systems. The government evolved a new set of waste management
<p>India already has the uncomfortable honour of having the world's deadliest air. A Boston-based advocacy group's report called the Study of Global Air 2017 says over 1 million people had early
Did the deadly PM2.5 pollutant kill half a million or 5 lakh Indians in 2015? That's the alarming finding of a major new report by the Lancet Countdown. The report estimates that the ultra-fine PM2.5 pollutant
This week, India made global headlines. We beat all other countries in one sphere. The World Health Organisation, in its latest report, listed the 20 most polluted cities in the world, and the top 14 are
The National Capital these days is in the grip of an emergency. An emergency triggered by air pollution. Delhi's air quality has begun to show a trend towards the 'very poor' category... forcing authorities
coal project: The Tamil Nadu Electri city Board (TNEB) will sign the Power Purchase Agree ment (PPA) with Videocon Power Ltd for its coal-based project in Chennai. The cost of the project is Rs
Excessive heat and little light is how I would describe discussions on privatisation of water. Protagonists say this is the magic bullet that will deliver safe water for all. Antagonists insist the
Pampered European farmers cried foul as the Uruguay Round of GATT raced to a tense finish.
While small irrigation projects are the need of the hour, the government is obsessed with big projects
Managing the conflict
Recently, I met some senior British diplomats. Conversa tion moved to the impending war in Iraq and its rationa lity . It became heated. I wish to share a piece of Bushspeak the discussion ended
Continuing the series on organic farming, Down To Earth's reporter found that both the scientific community and farmers are showing interest in using biofertilisers and vermiculture to substitute for chemical fertilisers. Microorganisms like algae are use
In its bid to get out of poverty, the Bihar government has finalised a plan to drain out lakes and convert them to farmlands. But it seems to be unaware of the ecological consequences of such moves.
