Environment

How green are Kolkata’s luxury community buildings?

June 21, 2018 Amrita Mukherjee

Kolkata’s green index is in a downward spiral. But the builders, organisations and residents are waking up to the reality, and that’s the hope for better future.

How cities turn into heat islands: The Jaipur example

June 20, 2018 Amita Bhaduri

Summers have been known to be cruel in Jaipur, but the rise in average temperatures this summer is clear and perceptible. Studies also indicate that the pink city is likely to experience the worst effects of climate change in the future.

Beat plastic: Yes, but how?

June 16, 2018 Garima Prasher

Despite rules and bans in place, attempts to beat plastic use and pollution in our cities have been hardly effective. Experts weigh in on what could be done to change that.

Can Indian cities follow Naya Raipur’s plan to green themselves?

June 14, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Green cover keeps declining year after year in most Indian cities. Improvement, if seen, is only marginal. What can be done to reverse this?

Indian cities stare at a mountain of e-waste, with little idea of how to manage it

June 11, 2018 Vrushal Pendharkar

The next time you think of buying a new cell phone or television on a whim, you might want to consider the effect it has on the environment and on human health. A recent study shows how the generation of e-waste, in India, growing at around 25 percent every year, has far reaching effects on the environment and the health of workers who segregate improperly disposed e-waste.

Business & Economy

List of top polluter brands released by consortium includes Pepsi, Parle

June 6, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Who produces plastic waste in India? The results of a pan-India waste and brand audit reveal a list of top polluting international and local brands.

Plastic and pollution: How much do you know?

June 5, 2018 Shilpi Sahu

This Environment Day, test your own knowledge! This quiz is for you if you want to be aware of how much you know about plastics.

Where does the plastic waste in Indian cities go?

June 2, 2018 Garima Prasher

A reality check on the plastic waste management practices of major Indian cities shows that there has been limited success of anti-plastic policies, even as the country gears up to host World Environment Day 2018, with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”.