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Amaltas petals are slightly sour and traditionally consumed by tribal communities in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Food

Pretty on the plate: Delicate amaltas flowers make for a wholesome side dish

Vibha Varshney
4 min read
In several other states, amaltas is traditionally valued as food
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 12, 2024)
Governance

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 12, 2024)

DTE Staff
3 min read
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
September rainfall expected to be above normal across country, exceeding 109 per cent of the Long Period Average, according to IMD.
Climate Change

August 2024 saw 30% more days with extreme rainfall than same period last year

Kiran Pandey
3 min read
According to IMD the rainfall across the country in September 2024 is expected to be above normal, exceeding 109 per cent of the Long Period Average
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Amaltas petals are slightly sour and traditionally consumed by tribal communities in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
Food
Pretty on the plate: Delicate amaltas flowers make for a wholesome side dish
By
Vibha Varshney
4 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 12, 2024)
Governance
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 12, 2024)
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
September rainfall expected to be above normal across country, exceeding 109 per cent of the Long Period Average, according to IMD.
Climate Change
August 2024 saw 30% more days with extreme rainfall than same period last year
By
Kiran Pandey
3 min read
Clean energy transition must be equitable, sustainable: UN panel releases policy & practice guidelines for critical minerals value chain
Energy
Just, sustainable clean energy transition: UN panel releases guidelines for critical minerals value chain
By
Preetha Banerjee
3 min read
Indigenous communities threatened as illegal mining, organised crime thrives in Ecuadorian Amazon forests: Report
Forests
Indigenous communities threatened as illegal mining, organised crime thrives in Ecuadorian Amazon forests: Report
By
Pratyaksh Srivastava
3 min read
The canopy of a tropical rainforest at James Cook University’s Daintree Rainforest Observatory in north Queensland, Australia.
Pollution
Ozone pollution slows tropical forest growth by halting carbon absorption
By
Nandita Banerji
2 min read
Woman wearing invisible braces or aligners
Health
Getting your teeth fixed can be an environmental hazard
By
Vineeta Sharma
4 min read
Major environment orders
Governance
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 11, 2024)
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
Image of India gate partially visible due to smog
Pollution
Indian megacities lag in air pollution control despite lion’s share of financial support
By
Jayanta Basu
4 min read
Tremors felt in Delhi as earthquake with 5.8 Richter reading originates in Pakistan
Natural Disasters
Tremors felt in Delhi as earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hits Pakistan
By
DTE Staff
2 min read
Ethiopia's Ministry of Water and Energy has launched the national rainwater harvesting initiative, My Dam at My Door
Africa
Africa’s rain harvesters: Ethiopia’s rainwater initiative expands clean water access to millions
By
Mekonnen Teshome
4 min read
Asia & Americas host 8 out of 10 countries with highest risks due climate change, conflicts: Report
Climate Change
Asia & Americas host 8 out of 10 countries with highest risks due to climate change, conflicts: Report
By
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
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