Chandra BhushanThe anatomy of a pandemic: Silent infections could erode containment efforts’ efficacy Silent infections could erode containment efforts’ efficacy; developing anti-virals and vaccine must be part of the near-term vision. Read more here
Chandra BhushanThe Times of India - Opinion #1To reverse mass extinction of species, set quantitative goals for wildlife and biodiversity protection Read more here
Chandra BhushanBudget 2020: Investment in clean air would have cascading benefits for Economy, Brand India Budget 2020-21: The finances for this can be mustered by shifting resources from kerosene subsidies, and NCEF. Read more here
Chandra BhushanBushfires in Australia: Lessons India can learn from catastrophe down-under Many parts of India share the same ecosystem and conditions that have set Australia ablaze. We need to learn lessons to avoid similar catastrophes. Read more...
Chandra BhushanThe unfinished agenda of Bhopal This was opposed by the NGOs, who wanted the site to become a memorial for industrial disaster. Read more here
Chandra BhushanThe truth about air pollution in Delhi Contrary to the claims made by the Delhi government, air pollution in the city has deteriorated significantly since 2012 Read more here
Chandra BhushanSolar pump scheme needs serious relook Renewable energy is clean energy, but it doesn’t always lead to green solutions. For clean energy to become green, solutions must be comprehensively designed...
Chandra BhushanOnly decontrol can solve urea industry’s problemsThe government's urea pricing policy effectively disincentivises any investment by the industry in environmental protection. Read more here
Chandra BhushanPrioritise action on air pollutionIndia produces about 60 million tonnes of waste annually, of which only about 25 per cent is processed, and the rest is dumped or burned in open areas. Rea...
Chandra BhushanIndia needs national and state missions to modernise the brick sectorDemand-side regulations like mandating a certain percentage of building materials from fly ash in the building by-laws of cities could go a long way in inc...
Chandra BhushanWhy environmental issues are non-existent in this electionOn climate change, the Congress has used all the right words and promised an action agenda to combat global warming. The BJP, on the other hand, is largely...
Chandra BhushanSwachh Survekshan disappoints again, sweeping waste under the carpet a myopic approachSweeping waste under the carpet is a myopic waste management approach—sustained efforts are required, and it is this that the survekshan should rank in the...
Chandra BhushanBuilding common-senseMultiple clearances are neither leading to the construction of environmentally sound buildings nor improving the environmental quality in urban areas Read m...
Chandra BhushanIndia must implement environmental blueprint unveiled last yearThe year 2018 was full of declarations. In the country, some major policies and programmes were launched to tackle issues ranging from air pollution to pla...
Chandra BhushanThe hits and misses of 2018: Govt tackling major environmental problems but there is much to worry aThe year laid down the governance blueprint for tackling some major environmental problems. But there was as much news to cheer as to worry about. Read mor...
Chandra BhushanMoving beyond coal for green power: How to create an alternative economy using DMF funds in coal minThe existing overcapacity, coupled with increasing non-competitiveness of coal power plants, means that the country doesn’t need to construct new coal powe...
Chandra BhushanRising air pollution: Lessons Delhi can learn from Chinese capital BeijingDelhi faces the same challenge as Beijing did—what we lack is political willingness and public anger to force the govt to take hard action. Read more here
Chandra BhushanWhat’s next for flood-devastated Kerala?An estimated 25–30 trillion litres of water fell over the state, enough to cause floods even if Kerala’s ecosystem was in pristine condition Read more here
Chandra BhushanThe unacceptable logic of the marketsIndia is the fourth worst-affected country despite it contributing only 5% in causing climate change, while it is over 20% for the US and the EU. Read more...
Chandra BhushanWhat model does the Swachh Survekshan bat for?The Survekshan ranks cities that do their waste management in a highly decentralised fashion poorly, despite their sustainable waste-management systems. Re...