Month: November 2017

At the climate summit in Bonn, coal is a main focus of criticism from environmentalists and academics. In the image, a banner reads “coal to museums”, during the hearings of the International Rights of Nature Tribunal, which were held on November 7- 8 in the German city. Credit: Emilio Godoy / IPS

Coal Pollution Continues to Spread in Latin America

Emilio Godoy 16/11/2017

Plans to expand coal production and use run counter...

The UN climate talks plenary in Bonn (Credit: UNclimatechange)

Developing Countries Win Concessions on Early Climate Action at UN Talks

Karl Mathiesen and Li Jing 16/11/2017

A row over the promises rich countries made on...

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At 732 Million, India Tops List on Number of People Without Access to Toilets: Report

Prachi Salve 16/11/2017

In addition to the increased risk of disease, the...

Episode 150

‘Jan Gan Man Ki Baat’, Episode 150: India’s Health Story And Abul Kalam Azad

The Wire Staff 15/11/2017

Vinod Dua discusses important findings from the report 'India:...

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Stalemate on Pre-2020 Climate Actions Breaks as Draft Agreement Emerges

Aruna Chandrasekhar 15/11/2017

The text, a sort of gentlemen’s agreement at the...

A bird's eye view of Delhi's smog. Credit: alvpics/pixabay

Debate: Delhi’s Smog and Climate Change Are Separate Environmental Crises

Kapil Subramanian 15/11/2017

Blaming the smog in Delhi on a global challenge...

Delhi air pollution, air pollution, Delhi smog, National Clean Air Programme, cap and trade, command and control regulation, paddy stubble burning, emissions trading, acid rain, sulphur dioxide, coal fired power plants, happy seeders, crop diversification, BS VI fuel standard, BS IV fuel standard, scrappage,

Watch: Why Farmers Are Burning Stubble in Punjab

Pawanjot Kaur 15/11/2017

As North India gasps for fresh air and stubble...