A ‘democracy paradox’, coupled with a sense of powerlessness & lack of control over government decisions, has fuelled political polarisation & inward-looking policy approaches
Almost 5 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2022, finds UN report
Bengaluru water crisis: Citizens raise questions on flourishing tanker business as municipal supply dries up
Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain high despite progress, US tops list of emitters: IEA
Trendy fashion is not always great for the planet, but circular fashion choices can help
Fashion waste reduction, rental options and consumer awareness are some ways to reduce textile industry’s impact on environment
Roman legions, Boer wagons, lions, Cecil Rhodes: Some dogs being considered for ban by Centre have fascinating histories
However, ‘free-ranging dogs’ are a massive crisis and should be the government’s focus, says scientist
Major droughts make women 35 per cent more likely to be underweight: New study
Teenage pregnancy & intimate partner violence also grew after drought episodes
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 12, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Bengaluru water crisis: BWSSB announces 20% water cut to bulk consumers; identifies areas bearing the brunt
Companies, hospitals, crematoria & graveyards, schools, railways and airport to take a hit
Limited toilet access, unsanitary facilities may be behind high urinary incontinence burden in sub-Saharan African women
Study on 175 people in Kenya and Nigeria claims number could be as high as 1 in 5 women
Future of Taste: In a climate-risked world, eating right is as much about nutrition as it is about the environment, people
Luxury emission-based model of food production should be discouraged, especially when the survival of farmers worldwide is jeopardised by climate change
Earth is warming in a cycle that runs millions of years — and it’s linked to Mars
Researchers find geologic evidence in deep sea linking a 2.4-million-year cycle called astronomical grand cycles
Bihar to strengthen waste management profile by formulating a low-carbon action plan
Anaerobic treatment of wastewater with methane recovery is one of the primary targets for maximum reduction of emissions from the waste sector
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 11, 2024)
What is the ‘aid in dying’ bill that France is considering?
The medical option will only be provided to adults, except those with psychiatric conditions and disorders like Alzeihmer’s
Bengaluru water crisis: Emergency forces metropolis residents to seek alternatives
Many migrant techies in India’s Silicon Valley demand Work From Home; many considering buying property drop plans
SADC civil society intensifies efforts to review abortion care legislation
Policy barriers in many countries in southern Africa need to be removed to stop unsafe abortions, improve women’s health
COVID-19 was declared a pandemic 4 years ago: Take a look at the virus’ journey and global response to it
A timeline of the key events related to COVID-19
Why are dates used to break the Ramadan fast?
The answer lies in geography, theology and modern science
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 8, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
South African cheetah gives birth to five cubs in Kuno
There are now 26 cheetahs in Kuno National Park, including 13 cubs
FAO publishes first national report on AMR surveillance in India’s fisheries, livestock sectors
Data generated on AMR trends will be helpful to inform policy and decision making for AMR containment
Uttar Pradesh takes a positive step towards effective industrial emissions monitoring
Uttar Pradesh Climate Change Authority, Directorate of Environment recommends CSE proposal on CEMS certification system
Humanitarian crisis in Haiti as the Caribbean’s most populous country may have fallen to armed gangs
Capital Port-au-Prince a ‘city under siege’ as US Marines reportedly evacuate embassy staff
Neolithic Catalhoyuk in Turkiye’s Anatolia home to 8,600 year-old bread loaf
Bread loaf was fermented and made by mixing flour with water; wheat, barley & peas used in preparation