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In early January 2026, wildfires swept through Argentina’s Chubut province in Patagonia, engulfing parts of UNESCO-listed Los Alerces National Park, home to ancient Alerce trees that can live for over 3,000 years.
Climate Change

Climate change made Chile and Argentina wildfires this year up to three times more likely, study finds

Akshit Sangomla
4 min read
Rising temperatures and reduced rainfall deepen wildfire crisis in southern South America, states WWA research
Paying to cope: India’s emerging ‘pollution’ economy
Air

Paying to cope: India’s emerging ‘pollution economy’

Rituparna Sengupta
4 min read
India’s growing pollution economy generates jobs and markets, but it rests on a troubling foundation
Who pays for eco-anxiety?
Environment

Who pays for eco-anxiety?

Anusreeta Dutta
5 min read
The main question is whether society will keep passing on the mental costs of climate change to future generations or whether climate governance will grow into a system that shifts responsibility base ...
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In early January 2026, wildfires swept through Argentina’s Chubut province in Patagonia, engulfing parts of UNESCO-listed Los Alerces National Park, home to ancient Alerce trees that can live for over 3,000 years.
Climate Change
Climate change made Chile and Argentina wildfires this year up to three times more likely, study finds
By
Akshit Sangomla
4 min read
Along Peru’s desert coast, the Chincha Indians built a powerful state preceding the Inca; their secret was poop
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Along Peru’s desert coast, the Chincha Indians built a powerful state preceding the Inca; their secret was poop
By
Rajat Ghai
3 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 11, 2026)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 11, 2026)
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
As told to Parliament (February 11, 2026): IndiaAI Mission launched with Rs 10,372 crore outlay lays foundation for national AI ecosystem in 2 years
Governance
As told to Parliament (February 11, 2026): IndiaAI Mission launched with Rs 10,372 crore outlay lays foundation for national AI ecosystem in 2 years
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Women of Raika Mala spend several hours every day fetching water from the green, murky johad.
Water
Water scarcity defines life in this Rajasthan village inside Sariska’s protected core, as women spend hours fetching contaminated water
By
Bhagirath
6 min read
Civil society, scientists raise alarm over safety gaps in WHO pandemic pact
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Civil society, scientists raise alarm over safety gaps in WHO pandemic pact
By
Shimali Chauhan
3 min read
Nature’s renewal has slowed down despite rising temperatures: Study
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Nature’s renewal has slowed down despite rising temperatures: Study
By
Susan Chacko
2 min read
Menstrual health, now a fundamental right
Health
“This petition is my effort to support both health and education”
By
Jaya Thakur
1 min read
Diabetes risk rises early for South Asians in US despite healthy lifestyle, researchers warn
Health
Diabetes risk rises early for South Asians in US despite healthy lifestyle, researchers warn
By
Nandita Banerji
3 min read
As told to Parliament (February 10, 2026): 5,300 organic farming clusters formed in Andhra Pradesh under PKVY
Governance
As told to Parliament (February 10, 2026): 5,300 organic farming clusters formed in Andhra Pradesh under PKVY
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 10, 2026)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 10, 2026)
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
There are 765 dolphins of six species along Odisha’s coast, latest census reveals
Wildlife & Biodiversity
There are 765 dolphins of six species along Odisha’s coast, latest census reveals
By
Hrusikesh Mohanty
3 min read
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