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Hot metals are exposing the fossil fuel fantasy

Two metals, copper and silver, are indelibly associated with mass electrification that is making coal, oil and gas redundant across the world.

‘Prioritise right to life’—ex-civil servants’ letter flags SC orders ‘hurting environmental safeguards’

Letter released Sunday warns that court’s decisions on 3 matters, include Aravalli, definition, undermine the right to healthy environment. Aravalli order was kept in abeyance Monday.

‘Does 100m-height criterion reduce green cover?’ Why SC put in abeyance its order on Aravallis definition

A vacation bench led by CJI Surya Kant said public dissent and criticism about the November order stemmed from perceived ambiguity and lack of clarity on the issue.

Emissions are still rising. That doesn’t mean Paris climate deal is failing

When 196 nations adopted the momentous Paris climate accord, the UK prime minister at the time, David Cameron, wrote on Twitter: “Our grandchildren will...

Why one of Italy’s biggest environmental scandals is causing a stir in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri

Six months after a Vicenza court sentenced former managers and executives of Miteni to a total of 141 years in prison, ripples are being felt over 8,000 kilometres away.

Smog persists in Delhi, air quality remains hazardous

The AQI was recorded at 391, with some areas exceeding 400. Thick smog and fog trap pollutants, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life as Delhi residents faced the morning chill.

Delhi AQI worsens, reenters ‘very poor’ category

The air quality in Delhi was recorded at 305, following a sharp deterioration from Thursday when it was at 234. Several areas of the city were also shrouded in a thick layer of smog.

Delhi air improves significantly, AQI comes down to 221

The air quality was found to be in the 'poor' category, according to CPCB data. Despite this improvement, a thin layer of smog persists in parts of the city.

Delhi struggles to breathe as toxic smog blankets city, AQI stays ‘very poor’

The AQI read at an average of 373 according to the CPCB. Images from the ITO area and Anand Vihar show the national capital engulfed in a thick layer of smog.

AQI soars to 413 in Delhi, toxic smog affects people and visibility

According to Central Pollution Control Board, air quality spiked to 'severe' levels in certain areas of NCR, with multiple parts of city witnessing alarmingly high pollution levels.

On Camera

Magh Bihu isn’t like Pongal or Makar Sankranti. It is rebellious at heart, with tribal origins

The practice of collective cooking is central to Uruka, the night before Magh Bihu when people sit around a bonfire sharing meat, rice beer, and laughter

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.