Forests

Silent saviour: This man is trying to save Kashmir’s majestic chinars, all on his own

For most of the last decade, Abdul Ahad Khan’s initiative has added much to the Band …

Governance

‘India’s unemployment is highest in four decades’

Down To Earth speaks to Binoy Viswam, MP, about the country's unemployment crisis

Food

This herb tastes and smells like fish; it has recognised health benefits

The medicinal properties and benefits of fish mint have been documented in ancient texts of …

Environment

The architecture & landscape of Santiniketan embrace nature as primary educator

Through architecture and principles of conservation, Santiniketan exemplifies the benefits …

Agriculture

Madhya Pradesh: Crops destroyed by dry August and excess September rain

Drought-like conditions in many districts of Madhya Pradesh till September 3, 2023, …

Governance

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 22, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high …

Water

Water storage in major reservoirs less than average of last 10 years

Overall storage position in India’s 150 major reservoirs is less than the …

Climate Change

Monsoon 2023: Withdrawal delayed again, may happen well into October

Even then monsoon rainfall would end up below normal; overall deficit of 7% in India at present