Environmental Pollution
-
A stream of medicines and pharma ingredients is seeping into the environment with deadly effects
Many pharmaceutical compounds pass through the human body without losing their potency and end up in the Earth’s water bodies.
Malavika Vyawahare
-
Uttar Pradesh fined Rs 120 crore for failing to control water pollution
The National Green Tribunal held the state government accountable for discharging 55 million litres of untreated sewage into Gorakhpur water bodies every day.
Scroll Staff
-
Untreated wastewater is killing marine life along Karachi’s coast
The Pakistani megacity releases 88% of its sewage untreated into the Arabian Sea, mostly through open drains that flow past fishing villages.
Ali Ousat
Trending
-
Blocking of BBC Modi documentary violates Indians’ rights, say over 500 scientists and academicians
-
Big picture: How the Adani crash unfolded and what it could do to the Indian economy
-
Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim
-
‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
-
What the rise and fall of Adani stocks says about the Indian state and private capital
-
How black carbon emissions are affecting rainfall in the North East
A study shows that growing pollution is leading to a drop in low-intensity rainfall in the pre-monsoon season and a rise in severe rains.
Sahana Ghosh
-
By creating a false demand for fresh looks, fast fashion is hurting the environment
One of the top global hubs of manufacturing of fast fashion, India’s own fashion demand is also growing.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
-
How plastic travels across geographies – and ends up in humans
Migration is a crucial, seasonal journey undertaken by species, which disproportionately exposes them to many threats, plastic pollution being among them.
Devayani Khare
Video
-
Watch: Cricketers Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Yuzvendra Chahal enact old ‘Roadies’ audition episode
-
Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari hilariously explores what to expect in ‘Amrit Kaal’
-
‘No income, no tax’: Comedian imagines budget show with ‘Nirmala Sitharaman’ and ‘Kangana Ranaut’
-
Watch: Actor Ryan Reynolds surprises students by crashing their project during Toronto college visit
-
Watch: Bill Gates learns how to make a roti from American celebrity chef Eitan Bernath
-
Behind India’s sugar dominance lies a hidden water crisis in Uttar Pradesh
Villagers living in the state’s sugar belt are bearing the brunt of poorly implemented environmental regulations.
Monika Mondal
-
As mining booms in Bhutan, environmental damage and allegations of corruption are rampant
The kingdom’s mineral extraction activities have long been embroiled in controversies and criticised for putting corporate interests before people and nature.
Dawa Gyelmo
-
Australia is banning ‘biodegradable’ plastic. Here’s why it is a win for the environment
Many plastics labelled biodegradable are actually made of traditional fossil fuels.
Jenni Downes, The Conversation, Kim Borg, The Conversation & Nick Florin, The Conversation
The Reel
-
‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
-
‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
-
‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
-
‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
-
‘The Whale’ review: Brendan Fraser is the heart of soul of redemption saga
-
In India, the rich cause seven times more emissions than the poor
Pro-poor development measures will not hurt the environment as much as policies to make the wealthy richer, says a new study.
Manu Moudgil, IndiaSpend.com
-
SC refuses to allow Vedanta to temporarily reopen copper plant in Tamil Nadu
The court listed the case for hearing in January.
Scroll Staff
-
Bangladesh is reconsidering coal-fired power plants – but not because of environmental concerns
Cash crunch is forcing the country to switch to liquefied natural gas, which will do little to solve problems of overcapacity, expensive power and emissions.
Abu Siddique
The Field
-
Premier League: Mikel Arteta confident about Arsenal’s chances after January transfer window
-
WPL: Rachael Haynes, Nooshin Al Khadeer join Mithali Raj as support staff for Gujarat Giants
-
Boxing: India climb to third spot in IBA world boxing rankings
-
Thailand Masters: B Sai Praneeth loses against Li Shi Feng in quarterfinals, India’s campaign ends
-
ISL: Play-offs to be played from March 3, final scheduled for March 18