Raniganj Coalfield Landscape: An Overview
The Raniganj coalfield has a mining history of nearly two centuries. It has been a key source of coal in India, both before and after…
Greenwash: Status of Plantation Initiative Under National Clean Air Programme
Urban trees are crucial for checking road dust and gaseous contaminants. Hence, tree plantation is one of the key actions listed in the National Clean…
Wardha Valley Coalfield: An Overview
The Wardha Valley Coalfield, located in western India, is a key source of coal for power plants. It has 37 active mines that produce up…
Analysis of State level Environmental Clearances in India, 2020 (January to June)
The prevalent narrative around environmental assessment and clearance for projects is of causing delay and hindrance in development. Analysis of state level environmental clearance data…
Going Up in Smoke
Quality of air and water arguably has the most immediate impact on the lives of citizens. Access to knowledge about the quality of air and…
Analysis of Forest Diversion 2019
The study analysed 423 proposals for forest diversion under India’s Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 from January-December, 2019 13,656.60 hectares of forest land was recommended for diversion…