Fences have big effects on land and wildlife around the world that are rarely measured

A recent compilation of studies from ecosystems around the world shows that fences produce a complex range of ecological effects

Farmers to decide on govt’s invite to talk today

Transporters in the National Capital Region threaten to go on strike if farmers’ demands are not met

Swasthya Sathi will now include Bengal’s entire population: Mamata

However, experts feel direct free healthcare delivery for all should be the goal

COVID-19: Cities become hotspots again

54% daily cases since October recorded in urban districts; rural districts had a larger caseload in August, September

Centre constitutes committee for implementation of 2015 Paris Agreement

The committee will also act as a national authority for the regulation of carbon markets in India

We are not going anywhere: Farmers at Singhu border ready for long haul

Potestors united and clear on demand: Repeal of 3 ‘black’ agricultural laws and ammendment to Essential Commodities Act

Global Eco Watch: Siberian primrose could become extinct due to global warming

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology

Delhi hasn’t done enough to contain COVID-19, Centre tells Supreme Court

Affidavit lists lack of testing, beds, contact-tracing

Sustainable peatland management can prevent future pandemics: Study

Peatlands harbour a variety of disease-spreading hosts; flora and fauna in them are also being harvested, increasing contact with humans

COVID-19: Viable vaccine will not halt spread of economic damage, warns UNCTAD

The economic setback would be felt long into the future, especially by the poorest and most vulnerable countries, the report added

Every 6th person under water stress: FAO

The annual amount of available freshwater resources per person had declined by more than 20 per cent in the past two decades, UN body says

New study links rate of COVID-19 spread to PM 2.5 concentration in ambient air

Presence of secondary pollutants such as nitrates and sulfates increase the reproduction rate of the virus SARS-CoV-2, according to the study

Protesting farmers to enter Delhi after long confrontation with police

Swaraj India’s Yogendra Yadav tweeted that protesting farmers had been allowed to enter Delhi and given permission to protest at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari

Expect more elephant raids during paddy harvest in Dooars this year

Many COVID-19 returnees have cultivated paddy this year during the monsoon due to the lack of work and livelihood opportunities

Devastated by disease in the past, Samoa is on high alert after recent coronavirus scares

Memories of the deadly 2019 measles outbreak were still fresh; add to that social media comparisons to the infamous 1918 Spanish flu pandemic

NTPC fly ash discharge in Chhattisgarh sparks water contamination fears in Odisha

Fly ash slurry from NTPC plant in Chattisgarh flew over 9 hours Nov 23 into Sukhanara nallah. The gates of power plant are 150 metres away from Odisha border 

Discarded fishing gear threatens Ganga dolphins, turtles

Researchers said the waste fishing gear could be recycled and used in clothes, carpets

Cyclone Nivar isn't over but is Tamil Nadu in for another one?

The state was last hit by back-to-back cyclones, Nada and Vardah, in December 2016

Cyclone Nivar: Chennai shut as rains cause flooding in several parts

Around 0.1 million people, including 28,161 children, were evacuated to 1,694 relief camps across Tamil Nadu from low-lying areas  

On Constitution Day, police use tear gas, water cannon on farmers

While many farmer leaders were detained November 24 and 25 and taken into preventive custody, others were detained November 26 too

Land inequality threatens livelihood of 2.5 bln: Report

There is urgent need to act on land equality for any significant progress towards global sustainability, stability and social justice, flags Land Inequality Initiative report