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Environment

Fault lines in expressway

To assess the extent of the ecological damage that construction activity is causing, Down To Earth travelled 250 km on the Char Dham Mahamarg from Rishikesh to Gangotri. The evidence is apparent from Muni Ki Reti itself, the traditional gateway to the Char Dham pilgrimage. Photographs by Vikas Choudhary

Into the deep space

NASA's New Horizons mission has broken all records of space exploration by exploring …

Science & Technology

Atlas V rocket Lifts Off for InSight Mission. Credits: NASA

NASA's Insight mission lands on Mars

After a 300-million-mile journey from Earth over nearly seven months, NASA's InSight …

Air

Raging fire in Bhalswa landfill chokes Delhi

Delhi's air quality dips to 'very poor' level as Bhalswa landfill continues to smoulder

Agriculture

Kisan Kranti Yatra: Another farmers’ protest goes awry

Around 30,000 farmers, who had been walking to the national capital for 10 days, were welcomed with lathis, water cannons and tear gas shells

Natural Disasters

Kerala: Floods over, struggle continues

Incessant rains and severe flooding have rendered several people without homes, food or even a livelihood

Wildlife & Biodiversity

Preserving India's pachyderms

The recently-concluded 'Gaj Mahotsav’ in Delhi celebrated the Indian Elephant, an animal that is fast losing its habitat in India

Food

Traditionally secure: The Baigas and their uncultivated foods

People belonging to the Baiga tribe mostly depend on forests and its plants for their livelihood. They possess the ability to recognise hundreds of species around them and know their usage in myriad ways

Climate Change

Saving coral reefs like these can save other ecosystems

Limiting greenhouse gas emissions, rebuilding fish stocks and improving quality of water can help protect reefs

Air

Eight reasons why Delhi is a commuter’s nightmare

The capital's roads are filled with more private vehicles than they can manage, diminishing the air quality for Delhi's citizens

Economy

Agra’s petha is losing its sheen

People pay with jobs as government cracks down on petha-making units

Environment

Down To Earth makes debut at Jaipur Literature Festival 2017

Down To Earth released its annual report on India's State of Environment 2017 at Jaipur Literature Festival 2017. It was followed by a riveting session by Sunita Narain on 'Deglobalisation in the time of Climate Change'

Agriculture

2015 in toons

Waste

Fumes from the Bhalswa fire affect thousands who live close to the landfill

Bhalswa landfill up in flames

The recent fire at North Delhi's Bhalswa landfill has been at the centre of a political controversy. A look at the situation on-ground

Governance

Dam disaster drowns Rajasthan village

A dam, constructed to supply drinking water to residents of parched Malsisar village in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, broke, causing flood in the entire region on March 31.

Forests

A protest to demand rights over forests