Environment

2022 too short, too far: 10 best interviews of the year by DTE

DTE spoke to experts on several topics ranging from climate change to biodiversity

DTE Staff

‘Rising mercury is making Nepal glaciers vulnerable’


Changing nature of glaciers and glacial lakes make the Himalayas one of the most climate vulnerable regions on the planet. Rijan Bhakta Kayastha, a glaciologist at the Himalayan Cryosphere, Climate and Disaster Research Center, Kathmandu University in Nepal, speaks to DTE about glaciers in Nepal and the impact of climate change on them
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Why does the world need a library of underwater sounds? A scientist explains


Audrey Looby, lead author of new study on underwater sound library explains the science, benefits and challenges of such a database
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‘Africa needs support for climate forecasting infrastructure’


The current observation network is only one-eighth the required minimum density over the continent
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East Africa drought: ‘Climate change is making La Niña impact severe’


Climate change is pushing countries like Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia into a famine as they face their fifth consecutive deficit rainy seasons
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US now calls water scarcity a national security issue: An expert explains how serious it can be


In many cases, disasters could be prevented with proper water management
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Look back in hope: What America’s Hopi people can teach us about living sustainably


Down To Earth talks to author Daniel Pinchbeck about what the Hopi Native Americans of Arizona can teach the modern world which is warming incredibly fast
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Egypt’s support to developing countries gives hope for COP27: Climate scientist Saleemul Huq


Part 1: The climate scientist talks about critical climate issues that can play a major role at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit
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Triple tremors in Delhi: ‘We should always be prepared for a big earthquake’


Poorly constructed houses in crammed colonies can present tough challenge
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History books tell us about just a few who fought for India’s freedom: P Sainath


Sainath’s book ‘The Last Heroes’ is an attempt to tell the stories of unsung heroes behind freedom struggle from British colonial rule
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COP15 Montreal: ‘30x30 will create more militarised Protected Areas’


Fiore Longo, director of the French chapter of Survival International, details the disadvantages of 30x30 of the Global Diversity Framework
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