Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022
Photo: Uswitch Ltd The world’s oldest male panda, polyester national flags littering the national capital and European countries sizzling in an unprecedented summer — Down To Earth had an interesting range of stories in pictures this year.
Here are some of our picks from DTE’s 2022 galleries that you should revisit.
A new study conducted in the United Kingdom used artificial intelligence to paint a futuristic scenario for the Taj Mahal, the Brandenburg Gate and skylines in other cities.
Read more: Dystopia ahead: Take an AI peek at Earth @ 2100
The Supertech Twin towers in Noida were demolished August 28, 2022. Down To Earth photographer Vikas Choudhary captured images of the towers imploding.
Read more: Noida’s Supertech Twin towers done to dust in 9 seconds
Disposal and management of machine-made polyester flags are a major concern after India celebrated 75 years of independence. Vikas Choudhary captures the polyster flags littered around the national capital.
Read more: Disposal of polyester flags post-August 15 raises concern
An An, the oldest male giant panda in the world, died at Ocean Park Hong Kong. He was 35 years old, which is nearly 105 years in human years.
Read more: So long, An An: World’s oldest male giant panda, dies in Hong Kong
Southern and western Europe are witnessed unsually high temperatures this summer. Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece and the United Kingdom have recorded highs that have caused wildfires.
Read more: Sizzling Europe: Several countries face high temperatures, wildfires
Sotheby’s, the New York City-based auction house, put up for sale a specimen of Gorgosaurus, a dinosaur that roamed the earth 76 million years ago.
Read more: Gorgosaurus: Sotheby’s all set to auction T-Rex’s cousin
Voyager spacecrafts — deep-space probes by the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — are gradually being switched off after 45 years of exploration.
Read more: Voyager at 45: What’s aboard the spacecrafts & the photos they took
Rising temperatures in the Himalayan region has increased pests and diseases among livestock. This is affecting wool quality, reducing animal productivity and increasing mortality.
Read more: In Pictures: How climate change is threatening the livelihood of Himalayan shepherds
The Northern Goshawk, a raptor and the state bird of Punjab, has been captured on camera for probably the first time in Delhi.
Read more: Baaz! Northern Goshawk sighted in Delhi
If you think kangaroos live only on the vast, open Australian outback, we have news for you. There are arboreal kangaroos too. Meet Kofi, a Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo from Sydney Zoo.
Read more: Meet Kofi, a Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo at Sydney Zoo
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