Overuse of water, poaching, garbage force birds away from Punjab’s very special lakes, till revival of a plan brings hope

The latest Lancet Countdown report identifies how Covid-19 has created an opportunity for policymakers to work on health and climate change issues together to minimise diseases and deaths

Scientists in Delhi have developed a cheap organic alternative to stubble burning – one of the main culprits of South Asia’s autumn air pollution crisis. But will farmers be willing to adopt it?

Authorities blame India, though wind blows in other direction

In most places, the annual Hindu festival caused serious water pollution this year as well

Environmental Impact Assessment rules in India were already geared towards damage management, not sustainable development

Months later, residents of Baghjan village suffer headaches, nausea and anxiety with no idea of long-term health impacts or whether they will get proper compensation

In parts of northern India, including Delhi, life expectancy shrivels by over nine years from breathing filthy air, a situation that can be reversed only through drastic policy changes and action

Due to a clogged, ineffective drainage system, even a short shower brings great misery to residents; experts say solutions can come from improved urban planning

Nearby residents evacuated but falling ill; well in the middle of globally vital habitats