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PM2.5 EXPOSURE

Pollution

Study links 135 million premature deaths from 1980 to 2020 to PM2.5 exposure

Changes in climate patterns like El Nino-Southern Oscillation, Indian Ocean Dipole can make air pollution worse, finds paper

NEWS AND VIEWS

Health

What is the multi-drug-resistant pathogen found in the International Space Station?

Research on Enterobacter bugandensis holds promise for managing hospital infections & …

Wildlife & Biodiversity

Snow leopards, iconic carnivore cats of High Mountain Asia, also eat plants: Study

They particularly eats plants of the Myricaria genus when they are hungry

Wildlife & Biodiversity

On International Lynx Day, Iberia offers a story of miracle and hope

The Iberian Lynx is back from the verge of extinction and now has a fighting chance at …

Renewable Energy

Shadows over solar: Rajasthan’s PM Surya Ghar Yojana faces implementation issues

Technical glitches, bureaucratic delays and unmet targets plague the scheme

Governance

EU parliament election sees shaken centre hold — but far right now has chances to show its strength

In France, the Rassemblement National – National Rally party walked off with a stunning third of votes. Photo: @J_Bardella / X (formerly Twitter)

The big shock came in France, with President Emmanuele Macron’s defeat at that hands …

Health

What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, accounting for about 60-80% of …

Africa

Conflicts fuelled, marine ecosystems at risk: Green group report highlights LNG expansion impact in East Africa

LNG reservoirs. Photo for representation: iStock

Critical habitats along Indian Ocean coastline threatened, violent conflicts in Mozambique …

Forests

UN Report finds countries far from reducing deforestation, have no concrete plans

Only eight of the 20 countries with the most tropical deforestation have set targets to …

Videos

Wildlife & Biodiversity

Mass fish kill in Bustillos lagoon as Mexico faces drought

Local authorities rush to control the damage by quicklime to stop spreading of diseases

Climate Change

How does heatwaves impact the health of labourers | Burnt to Build

Climate Change

What is a Heat Dome and why is it causing extreme heatwaves in the USA?

Food

The Green Kitchen: What is the true culinary potential of jackfruit?

Environment

The Sunita Narain Show: World Environment Day 2024 Special on agenda for new government

Climate Change

Extreme heatwave conditions continue to persist over several parts of India

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The iconic red dog or Asiatic wild dog, the dhole (Cuon alpinus) has been at the receiving end of human actions till now. But recent years have slowly peeled away layers of ignorance regarding the species. There has been a substantial increase in the scie

Wildlife & Biodiversity

World Dhole Day 2024: Are things looking up for Asia’s red dogs?

Recent years have seen a host of new research on the elusive canid; many range countries now working on national plans

On May 2, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly declared May 24 as the ‘International Day of the Markhor’, after the iconic and ecologically significant wild goat (Capra falconeri) found across the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. The fi

Wildlife & Biodiversity

Markhor: The world’s largest wild goat now has a day of its own

The UN declared May 24 as ‘International Day of the Markhor’ on May 2, citing its iconic and economic importance

Environment

Ghazipur landfill fire: Annual choking hazard for Delhi

Authorities have missed multiple deadlines to clear out the legacy waste from Ghazipur landfill

Africa

Sudan, a country displaced

One of Africa’s largest and most populous countries is on the brink of famine after a year of war between its Army and main paramilitary

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सतत विकास

नई सरकार, नई उम्मीदें : वापस लाना होगा भरोसा

हमें विकास का एक नया नजरिया चाहिए जो धरती के लिए तो फायदेमंद हो ही, साथ ही हर एक व्यक्ति के लिए भी काम करे।

सतत विकास

नई सरकार, नई उम्मीदें : 2030 के जलवायु लक्ष्यों को ध्यान में रखकर होना चाहिए विकास

आर्थिक विकास का आकलन ऊर्जा के नए साधनों को अपनाने और जलवायु परिवर्तन को कम करने की जरूरतों को ध्यान में रखकर करना चाहिए। साथ ही, भारत के 2030 के जलवायु लक्ष्यों के अनुरूप ही आर्थिक विकास करना चाहिए

गैर संक्रामक रोग

स्वाद ही नहीं सेहत भी बिगाड़ रहा खाने में ज्यादा नमक, बढ़ सकता है एक्जिमा का खतरा

रिसर्च के मुताबिक हर दिन महज एक अतिरिक्त ग्राम नमक खाने से एक्जिमा का खतरा 22 फीसदी तक बढ़ जाता है

Data Centre

Environment

Key findings of State of India’s Environment In Figures 2024

From waste, health, climate change and forests to urbanisation and electric vehicles, here is what the annual DTE publication found

Waste

State of Environment in Figures 2024 on municipal solid waste in India

At least 12 states and Union Territories process less than half of the municipal solid waste they generate daily

Climate Change

Islands of heat

CSE study shows how Indian urban centres are trapping more heat due to built-up landscapes, in turn impacting health

Waste

Global stances on various facets of plastic pollution

As the fourth round of talks begin in Ottawa for a global plastic treaty, CSE analyses positions taken by various countries on plastics

Factsheet

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Did heat dissuade voters during the third phase?

Climate Change

Lok Sabha 2024: Did heat dissuade voters during phase 3?

Almost half of the districts analysed saw a rise in temperature as well as a lower voter turnout on polling day on May 7, 2024

Sunita Narain's Desk

Director General of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and the Editor of Down To Earth magazine. She is an environmentalist who pushes for changes in policies, practices and mindsets