Minister Arjun Munda requests full cooperation from all quarters to promote carbon markets in the interest of farmers
Just transition in petrochemicals: Bhadbhut barrage coming up on the Narmada estuary in Bharuch, is killing a way of life
In Jambavan’s land: Sloth bears mostly coexist peacefully with humans in Karnataka; but conflict is not non-existent
Paddy warriors: This couple in Karnataka is preserving rare native varieties through cultivation
Bengaluru: NGT seeks responses on alleged encroachments in Pattandur Agrahara lake’s buffer zone
The case adds to the ongoing challenges faced by civic authorities and environmental activists in preserving Bengaluru’s water bodies ...
Mixed reactions from wildlife experts after ‘black tiger’ safari announced by Odisha government
Some have applauded the move; others dislike the idea of putting the rare felids on display in enclosures
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 25, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the ...
Severe cold kills five in 24 hours in Bihar, including two kids
Doctors report uptick in heart attack, brain stroke cases in three government hospitals
Ladakh’s arid winter: Cold desert will face short- & long-term repercussions, warn experts
Apricots have blossomed & insects seen in peak winter; the Zojila is motorable even as the Chader Trek has ...
No food in forests: Artificial greening of jungles equivalent to farming in wilderness for herbivores, says expert
India needs a single comprehensive law, nodal agency to deal with invasive species
After snowless December and January, March and April to rain fire on north India: Experts
This may lead to further food insecurity in a region already grappling with depleting Rabi crop production since past ...
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 24, 2024)
No food in forests: Bears, langurs throng Uttarkahand apple orchards as native vegetation gets taken over by invasives
Locals report numerous changes in food habits of wildlife; increased number of tigers in the state may also have ...
Work capacity of farm labourers in key food-producing areas to reduce with rising temperatures, shows study
Physical work capacity begins to decline around 20°C ambient temperature & further diminishes as temperature, humidity & exposure to ...
Four more cheetah cubs born in Kuno; but experts point out captive breeding not conservation
Namibian female cheetah Jwala becomes mother for the second time, but never released in the wild
Coalition for GM-Free India alleges Solicitor General of India misled court during hearing
Supreme Court recently concluded hearing on environmental release of GM mustard and reserved judgement
Indians consuming rice and wheat low in food value, high in toxins: ICAR study
DTE and CSE hold webinar on magazine’s coverage of ICAR research
Good step, but not long-term answer: Activists on Odisha’s request for ‘kumkis’ & ‘mahouts’ from Tamil Nadu
Stopping illegal mining & quarrying, notifying elephant corridors would be ideal solution for human-elephant conflict
No food in forests: Weeds like Mimosa, Siam are taking over Assam’s biodiversity
Mimosa species, at its peak, covered 56% per cent of Bagori range of Kaziranga National Park
Silent famine: Can India halt its own weakening nutritional security?
If India has to have any chance in arresting malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency burden, nutrition has to be made ...
Silent famine: What exactly changed in India’s wheat and rice?
The crops gained quantity but lost quality in the quest to feed India’s millions
Lack of political will, forest department opposition driving poor implementation of FRA, claims study
Forest Rights Act can help secure rights and ensure livelihoods to at least 200 million people including tribals, say ...
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 22, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
Induction charging on ‘golden quadrilateral’ can make travel between India’s metros cheap, easy
With wireless charging available, battery size of electric vehicles may be reduced, and thereby, reduce the price of EVs
Dry winter: Water levels in dams on Himachal rivers decline to half of their capacity; experts warn of thirsty summer
Snow & rain during December and January was supposed to replenish state’s glaciers