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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Aug 29

📢 Going live today at 3PM! Is your roof heating up your home? Join us today for a conversation on reimagining roofs as @sukanyanair.bsky.social talks with Gargi Dwivedi, author of CSE’s new factsheet “Thermally Efficient Roofs: The Cool, the Insulated and the Green”: youtube.com/live/Hdfer-5...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢 Carbon Politics Ep. 4 is OUT NOW!

From the soul of Rio ’92 to today’s fractured geopolitics—Sunita Narain & Anumita Roychowdhury unpack the history, the power shifts and the path ahead for the Global South.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/OnGBwQ_UU20

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Aug 28

India has recorded a 147 per cent increase in e-waste generation over the past seven years. Check out Down To Earth's Data Centre to know more👇

www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/state-...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 New episode out | The Sunita Narain Show

Stuck in traffic? So is India. In this episode, Sunita Narain addresses the critical issue of urban mobility in India. She talks about traffic congestion; why it is happening and what can we do about it. 🎥 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/pJXsOrgW08Q?...

E10 How India Moves | Trends of India's Urban Mobility Crisis | The Sunita Narain Show

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Aug 21

Happening today! Join us today at 3PM IST for an exclusive online debriefing on the fate of the Global Plastic Treaty.

We'll dive into what went wrong, celebrate the big wins, analyse the losses, and discuss the future of the negotiations.
Sign up now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Aug 21

State of waste: India has a long way to go

Over 50 per cent of legacy waste remains unremediated in at least 21 states and Union Territories, including Bihar, West Bengal and Delhi.

Explore the full picture with Down To Earth's Data Centre interactive: www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/state-...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Aug 20

New op-ed by CSE's @aygoswami.bsky.social emphasizing that Global South solidarity must be fostered to draft a new climate and development agenda, taking cues from historical moments like the Bandung Conference of 1955

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Rebuilding solidarity ‘BRICS by BRICS’: Forging Global South unity for climate and prosperity

In response to the challenges posed by Donald Trump's tariffs and the dismantling of multilateralism, BRICS leaders are uniting to defend the Global South's interests. Despite a history of fragile sol...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Aug 18

WATCH | How is India's largest Solar Energy project threatening Ladakh Nomads and Pashmina wool: youtu.be/_P3Z6C9ngKY?...

Story by Safeena Wani

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Jul 25

ICJ's Landmark Climate Ruling | Watch this live chat on the International Court of Justice's new advisory opinion on the obligations of states with respect to climate change: youtube.com/live/n5OdRQi...

Sehr Raheja in conversation with Arpitha Kodiveri and international law expert Aditi Shetye

ICJ's Landmark Climate Ruling

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Oil Change International @oilchange.bsky.social · Jun 30

Who produces the last barrel of oil?

@rlalen.bsky.social on @cseindia.bsky.social ‘Carbon Politics’ podcast 🎙️:

Fossil fuel phaseout goals agreed on at COP28 set a clear direction but didn’t provide a roadmap + many countries lack enabling conditions to shift to RE.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyQt...

Who leads the phaseout of fossil fuels?| Carbon Politics| Episode 2

YouTube video by Down To Earth

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Jun 28

My story today, your story tomorrow : a chilling first-hand account from an environmentalist, uncovering the link between chemicals and cancer.

As Down To Earth turns 33, we’re diving into the archives to revisit some of our most powerful cover stories. Scan the QR code to get today's pick.

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Jun 28

New episode of our video podcast "Carbon Politics" is out!

CSE's @aygoswami.bsky.social and @rlalen.bsky.social ‪ from @oilchange.bsky.social discuss fossil fuels transition, who produces the last barrel of oil and what an equitable transition really means.

Watch now👇
youtu.be/LyQtK_fLhR4?...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Jun 11

📢 "Once Upon a Time in Dubai" – #CarbonPolitics Episode 2! Our new video podcast drops June 28th, 4 PM IST.

Tune in to hear @aygoswami.bsky.social (CSE) and @rlalen.bsky.social of‪ @oilchange.bsky.social discuss fossil fuels!

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donald takhell @donaldtakhell.bsky.social · May 22

With diesel fumes and traffic piling up, Manipur capital’s narrow roads are choking its clean air legacy. I write for
@down2earthindia @cseindia.bsky.social for their ongoing series 'How India Moves'.
www.downtoearth.org.in/air/how-indi...

How India moves: Imphal travels privately — and it’s choking its people and air

In Manipur, the lack of a functional public transport system forces residents to rely on privately hired vehicles, leading to increased congestion and pollution. Women vendors like Laitonjam Sanamanbi...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Jun 4

33 years of Down To Earth | As DTE celebrates this incredible milestone, we will be sharing rare visuals from India's environmental history which Down To Earth witnessed.

Below is an iconic image of Chipko movement, 20 years on from its inception (Edition: April 30, 1993).

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · May 12

📢 Join us tomorrow, May 13, for an online CSE #Masterclass, along with @aygoswami.bsky.social & @trishant.bsky.social on how to use our new dashboard for research and inquiry into the Voluntary Carbon Market in India.

⏲️3:30 PM IST
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#CarbonMarket #VCM

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · May 1

Hiring Now! We are looking to hire a Video Journalist / Video Producer for Down To Earth. To know more about the JD, experience and skills, visit: www.cseindia.org/video-journa...

Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Apr 28

Unlock the power of data, maps & GIS! Join CSE’s Global Online Certificate Course and master tools that drive 21st-century communication. Learn from experts!

All you need is:
☑️ a computer/laptop
☑️ A high-speed internet connection

Enroll now: www.cseindia.org/global-onlin...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Apr 24

AI is everywhere — from Ghibli art, search engines to weapon systems. But have we thought through its legal, social & environmental impact? Join anchor @sukanyanair.bsky.social in conversation with DTE's Rohini Krishnamurthy.
🗓 April 28 | 🕒 3 PM IST
🔗 www.youtube.com/live/_vG1eaO...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Apr 22

Using recorded bird calls for sightings or photography is unethical and harmful, as it disrupts birds’ natural behaviors and causes stress, writes Gargi Mishra

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It is not a natural call: Stop playing it

In Kongthong village, Meghalaya, mothers assign unique, whistle-like tunes to their newborns, serving as lifelong identifiers. This practice mirrors how birds communicate through distinct calls. Howev...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Apr 22

We’re thrilled to share that CSE’s Director General, Sunita Narain, has been honoured with the “Navbharat ke Navratna Sammaan 2025” for her outstanding contribution to environmental protection.

The award was presented by Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari.

Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Apr 21

What is the connection between the food we eat, the festivals we have, and our environment?

India offers a wealth of examples that illustrate this interesting bonding of food, festivals & environment. Explore the connection and read the rest of the story👇
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Fest Food

Food is happiness (and vice versa). We may never need an excuse to sink our teeth into a lip-smacking delicacy, but what food do we eat when we want to celebrate? What festivals do we celebrate as an ...

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Apr 16

Everyone who thought that the #COP16 in Cali, Colombia, would be the game changer on the issue of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) is in for disappointment, writes CSE's Vibha Varshney.

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Access and benefit sharing remains a sticky point

Everyone who thought that the COP16 in Cali, Colombia, would be the game changer on the issue of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) is in for disappointment. Two

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Apr 15

CSE's Director General, Sunita Narain was honoured with AIMA Public Service Excellence Award at the 10th National Leadership Conclave, recognising her exceptional contribution to environmental protection, sustainable development, and climate justice.

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Centre for Science and Environment @cseindia.bsky.social · Apr 14

As Asiatic lions outgrow their last refuge in Gujarat’s Gir forests, they are crossing the state borders and even venturing into unlikely coastal areas to establish new territories, writes @himanshujourno.bsky.social

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