In a sea level rise scenario, the only solution left with plants will be to colonise new areas or to go uphill, but this may not be possible in some places
Long-anticipated ‘population bomb’ may not burst sooner than previously thought, says study
Environmental clearance for JSW’s Paradip project in Odisha scrapped by NGT
CSE-DTE release 2023 State of India’s Environment report
Methane emissions from wetlands rose 5-6% since 2000-2006: Study
Methane is responsible for roughly 30 per cent of the rise in temperature since the pre-industrial period
Coral breach: A silent, catastrophic invasion has happened in the Gulf of Mannar; here is how
The government plans a seaweed park in Tamil Nadu, ignoring the threat that Kappaphycus, a widely grown invasive seaweed, ...
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 15, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the ...
Carbon footprint of marine fisheries lower than global average. Efforts on to green sector: CMFRI
Active fishing consumes more than 90% of the fuel used in the sector
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 14, 2023)
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 10, 2023)
Safety from numbers: Tourism in the Himalayas is not uniform; its impacts though are detrimental
Over-exploitation of some Himalayan towns due to huge influx of people and vehicles can be dealt with by developing ...
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 6, 2023)
5 days in, Brahmapuram blaze continues to choke Kochi
Residents here are also concerned about potential health threats as garbage collection has been halted ever since the incident
Mission Hariyali: This man distributes free saplings to bring back fruit trees to the nearly barren villages of Nalanda
Now, there are at least 4,000-5,000 plants in the villages of Noorsarai block; residents do not just eat the ...
Remains of Empire: Trinity College to return spears taken by James Cook from Australian Aboriginal Nation
The spears were taken in 1770 from the Gweagal clan that inhabited the south shore of Botany Bay, Sydney
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 28, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
New policy to help Indian communities displaced by annual river & coastal erosion drafted
Union home ministry had directed NDMA to draft a policy based on the 15th Finance Commission’s report
Reviving Adi Ganga: Central funds, international project give hope
Adi Ganga was chosen from India as a part of a project to address pollution in South Asian rivers
Indian blue economy is thriving but country needs to be careful about marine litter
Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear is a serious threat worldwide
India should brace for dry and hot spring-summer, El Nino, say experts
It is too early to predict an El Nino but it is possible, say meteorologists
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 15, 2023)
‘Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectiveness’
At present, focus is only on coverage; quality and effectiveness not assessed, point out experts
Marine protected areas are underfunded. Experts discuss ways to address the funding gap
A well-managed and sufficiently funded MPA can restore good health to vulnerable ecosystems, help achieve global biodiversity conservation goals
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 25, 2023)
Temporary relief as plan for Etalin hydel in Arunachal junked
Arunachal Pradesh government told to submit plan for controversial project again
