Growers grapple with financial burden as water tankers become only lifeline for citrus trees
India’s built-up area grew by 2.5 million hectares in 17 years
More than 40 rivers have dried so far in Bihar, even as summer is yet to peak
Bengaluru water crisis: Two elephants succumb to thirst after roaming over 50 km in Ramanagara near Karnataka capital
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 8, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the ...
Analysis: What does the new Supreme Court judgment mean for climate action in India?
Supreme Court says right to be free from adverse effects of climate change part of fundamental rights to life ...
Voting without voters: West Bengal may see migrants flocking home to vote & document citizenship status amid CAA worries
Migrants likely to influence fate of elections in state; CAA cloud advantage to Trinamool but BJP to leverage governance ...
Right against climate change part of right to life, equality: Read the Supreme Court’s exact arguments
Adverse impacts of climate change infringe upon right to life, equality and clean environment, the bench notes
After 10 years & Rs 9,630 crore, scheme for drought-proofing Maharashtra can provide water to just 487 people for a year
The drought in Marathwada is clearly a human-made disaster, due to the mismanagement of water, say experts
EMPS 2024: Steering India’s electric vehicle market towards a post-incentive era
New scheme reduces financial support significantly but does well in some key aspects
Move beyond tiger numbers
Project Tiger must now take a holistic approach to benefit the wild cats and communities
Underrated green
Kohlrabi is a healthy but little used member of the cabbage family
Extreme heat affects Indian women more than men; analysis finds spike in deaths due to high heat since 2005
For women, the percentage change in mortality rate increased by 4.63% in 2000 to 2010 and 9.84% between 2010 ...
Water levels in reservoirs at 35% of capacity; southern India’s at just 20%
Raises alarms for potential drinking water shortages, low water availability for agriculture in coming weeks and months
Water crisis: Is Bengaluru’s fate in store for Mangaluru and Shivamogga?
Burgeoning urbanisation, vanishing wetlands may impact water resources in these regions too
Efforts to reconnect elephant corridors must be carefully planned
Advancements of landscape ecology, not just expert knowledge, need to be tapped into for identifying and restoring such corridors
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 4, 2024)
This Ladakhi village is growing organic watermelons; here is how
Army scientists helped Ladakhi farmers use mulching and changing climate to grow a hot weather fruit in a cold desert
Almost 90% Indians support cutting plastic production to tackle pollution and combat climate change: Greenpeace
Greenpeace calls for a Global Plastics Treaty that reflects public’s rejection of plastic, demands at least 75% reduction in ...
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 3, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
Unintended consequences: Street vendors in India struggle amid the single-use plastic ban
The sudden ban on single-use plastics has left vendors grappling to find suitable alternatives, significantly impacting their businesses
Voting without voters: In Uttar Pradesh, areas with low turnout are hubs of migrant workers
EC plans to reach out to migrant workers via postcards to encourage them to vote, but it may be ...
Lack of scientific debate and involvement of all stakeholders will not help Project Tiger succeed
As we envision the next 50 years of Project Tiger, it is imperative to build on the lessons learned ...
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 2, 2024)
Communities in Chhattisgarh & Uttar Pradesh are using tech, on-ground monitoring to reduce human-elephant conflicts
Engaging communities in conservation efforts is critical as India is witnessing an increase in conflicts between people and pachyderms