Four stocks added to overfished list, bringing the total to 46 at the end of 2019
Record number of low pressure systems a cause of August floods
Food wrappers overtake cigarette butts as beach litter: Report
COVID-19 can reverse decades of progress in eliminating child deaths: UN
Coronavirus update: AstraZeneca halts global vaccine trials
COVID-19 has affected 19 sectors in India that were not under stress earlier, with a total Rs 15.5 lakh crore outstanding debt; retail and wholesale trade most affected
Convalescent plasma therapy doesn't really help beat COVID-19: ICMR-backed study
No lowering of mortality in multi-centre trial; disease progression towards severity also not impacted; shortness of breath reduced
India may conduct trial or bridging study on Russian COVID-19 vaccine: Govt
Would India also go EUA way on vaccine? Official says, too early to say anything
Four agreements signed at meet organised by International Solar Alliance
Prime Minister Modi called on all UN members to join ISA to save the Earth
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 8, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Age at marriage in India: A gossamer of complexities and intricate linkages
India is the home to largest number of child brides. Nearly 27 per cent women aged 20-24 years were married before attaining 18 years of age
Researchers develop thin, lightweight solar cells with inkjet printing
The new flexible cells can power source or be integrated into skin-based or implantable medical devices
Coronavirus update: Testing dips after rise in cases
Increase in cases in Delhi is because of ‘lackadaisical attitude’ of people, says Mahesh Verma, head of Delhi government’s COVID-19 expert committee
Japan symposium demands another chance for coal
Participants bat for clean coal in energy mix as Asia’s energy needs are set to double
CSE calls for a ‘green’ recovery action plan on first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
The COVID-19 pandemic had deeply impacted public transport in India that was already in distress
NHRC raps Mamata govt on silicosis rehabilitation
At least 250 people from Minakhan block in Sunderbans contracted the disease when they left home to work as labourers in stone and mineral grinding factories after cyclone Aila
Report flags violations in creation of India’s first critical wildlife habitats
CWH notification was first initiated in 54 of Maharashtra’s 55 protected areas, where rights of forest dwellers can be recognised under Forest Rights Act, 2006
Mammals under threat: 2nd extinction wave underway in Australia, Caribbean
New study predicts 558 species of mammals to be extinct by turn of century
National nutrition week: How kitchen gardens are saving villagers from malnourishment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the latest address of Mann ki Baat noted that the month of September will be observed as National Nutrition Month
NASA images show the gravity of California wildfires
Nearly 14,000 lightning strikes in the United States’ California caused nearly 900 fires to burn through 1.5 million acres of land as of September
COVID-19 deals a blow to United States non-profits as funds dry up
At least 25% non-profits laid off or furloughed employees; 69% reported a loss of critical programme volunteers in Arizona
Deluge here, drought there: India’s rainfall conundrum continues
Excessive rainfall has led to to floods in 256 districts across 13 states; on the other hand a large part of India is under drought-like conditions
COVID warriors: More action than words protect consumer rights in UP
Rajesh Choubey has stopped ration shops from pilfering, sensitised people and assisted them in finding livelihood during the pandemic
Global Eco Watch: BSF seized 2,800 kg of Bangladeshi hilsa being smuggled into India since February
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (August 31-September 4, 2020)
India to be 'leading manufacturer' of Russia’s 'doubtful' trial vaccine
Experts caution Indian government against hastened response; Russia researchers claim their vaccine is the best
