https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/nepals-flood-is-a-warning-about-the-missing-architecture-of-himalayan-cooperation https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/nihg0j33/Nepal.jpg Photo for representation. downtoearth en 2026-09-08T11:42:50.619Z Nepal’s flood is a warning about the missing architecture of Himalayan cooperation Natural Disasters, Nepal, himalayas, Rasuwa Flood, Rasuwa, Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, Himalayan cooperation https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/15c-warming-breach-is-unavoidable-what-do-we-do-next https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/isnfic4h/UNEP.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-08T11:41:01.609Z 1.5°C warming breach is unavoidable. What do we do next? Climate Change, Paris agreement, Greenhouse Gases, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 1.5°C warming breach https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/simply-put-groundwater https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/0sjf0bif/Simply-Put-8-Sept-Punjab-hero-image-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/ij76dvvs/Simply-Put-8-Sept-Punjab-water-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-08T11:31:29.753Z Simply Put: Groundwater Water, Groundwater, groundwater availability https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/why-we-should-not-feed-these-simians-out-of-pity-or-piety https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/cm2cy7hp/Monkey-Feeding.jpg Like Rhesus Macaques, people often feed Hanuman Langurs too either due to piety or pity. Langurs are wild herbivorous primates. Eating processed human foods can damage their digestion and make them more aggressive. This board near the Panna Tiger Reserve thus warns people against such behaviour. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/9xcegw10/Monkey-Feeding.jpg Like Rhesus Macaques, people often feed Hanuman Langurs too either due to piety or pity. Langurs are wild herbivorous primates. Eating processed human foods can damage their digestion and make them more aggressive. This board near the Panna Tiger Reserve thus warns people against such behaviour. downtoearth en 2026-09-08T11:19:53.900Z Why we should not feed these simians out of pity or piety Wildlife & Biodiversity, Langurs, Monkeys, Panna Tiger Reserve, Simians, feeding, feeding wildlife https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/solar-mini-grids-and-batteries-could-expand-electricity-access-in-west-africa-irena-says https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/c3ttqm2i/iStock-1023038930.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-08T11:14:09.478Z Solar mini-grids and batteries could expand electricity access in West Africa, IRENA says solar mini-grids, battery storage, West Africa, rural electrification, IRENA report, off-grid power, Nigeria mini-grids, Burkina Faso, Mali energy, Senegal power, diesel replacement, energy access, renewable mini-grids, blended finance, battery economics https://www.downtoearth.org.in/agriculture/india-to-upgrade-300-krishi-vigyan-kendras-even-as-old-gaps-in-staffing-and-funds-remain https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/iejramaq/down-to-earthimportlibrarylarge2022-02-010.601805001643709572farmers1.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-08T10:21:42.899Z India to upgrade 300 Krishi Vigyan Kendras even as old gaps in staffing and funds remain Krishi Vigyan Kendras, KVK upgrade, KVK staffing, KVK funding, ICAR KVKs, farmer training, agriculture extension, rural districts, agri entrepreneurship, skill development, Pulses Programme, Oilseeds Programme, Pradhan Mantri Dhan, agri infrastructure, farm productivity https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/daily-court-digest-major-environment-orders-september-7-2026 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/fuoaxmyf/Gavel.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-08T07:42:28.554Z Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 7, 2026) National Green Tribunal, environment orders, asbestos roofing, school safety, cement asbestos, Solani river, floodplain demarcation, digital elevation, Ganga Rejuvenation, illegal borewells, groundwater extraction, Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Pollution, environment compliance, tribunal orders https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/yes-passing-15-c-of-global-warming-is-cause-for-alarm-but-not-despair https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/78sbicmu/1000416602.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-08T07:17:35.120Z Yes, passing 1.5 C of global warming is cause for alarm, but not despair Climate Change, Paris agreement, fossil fuel, climate crisis, global wamring, 1.5°C threshold, new energy system https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/first-ever-global-road-surface-dataset-published-that-mapped-and-classified-more-than-nine-million-kilometres-of-roads-worldwide https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/v3cuqtmd/Road-paving.jpg Road paving in Bhusawal, Maharashtra. downtoearth en 2026-09-08T07:16:23.770Z First ever global road surface dataset published that mapped and classified more than nine million kilometres of roads worldwide Governance, Roads, artificial intelligence, URBAN, rural, Paved Roads, Road Paving https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/how-beavers-can-help-create-fire-breaks-as-part-of-a-drought-preparation-plan https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/di1jl2sr/iStock-2236948692.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-08T06:49:26.223Z How beavers can help create fire breaks as part of a drought preparation plan beaver wetlands, beaver reintroduction, natural firebreaks, drought resilience, beaver dams, wildfire protection, ecosystem engineers, Holnicote estate, wet meadows, water storage, UK beavers, rewilding Britain, wetland restoration, Somerset drought, welly belt https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-flood-crisis-deepens-in-bihar-as-rain-alerts-remain-in-force-across-india https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/vei4xb25/Daily-Weather-Tracker.jpg The flood crisis in Bihar has deepened, with homes submerged in several districts, roads closed, and villages cut off from district headquarters. downtoearth en 2026-09-08T06:47:16.774Z Daily weather tracker: Flood crisis deepens in Bihar as rain alerts remain in force across India Climate Change, Bihar, Delhi-NCR, Southwest monsoon, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Daily Weather Tracker, Southwest Monsoon 2026, East and Northeastern India https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/nepal-floods-raise-warning-for-himalaya-as-expert-calls-for-urgent-review-of-disaster-policy-and-dam-safety https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/n6fvea76/HRaouXMasAAUNI.jpeg Tunnel rescue team from India continued rescue operations in Chilime, in coordination with the Nepali Army. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-08/svmwj2is/Devender-Kumar-sharma.png Devendra Sharma stresses that the Nepal disaster must not be viewed in isolation. downtoearth en 2026-09-08T05:04:43.581Z Nepal floods raise warning for Himalaya as expert calls for urgent review of disaster policy and dam safety Nepal floods, Himalayan climate, GLOF risks, dam safety, Hindu Kush Himalaya, glacial lakes, flash floods, glacier loss, early warning, mountain hazards, hydropower dams, climate justice, India Nepal, disaster policy, river infrastructure https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/citizens-group-warns-aravalli-assessment-may-be-rushed-after-supreme-court-denies-committees-request-for-six-month-extension https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/xsqoc30x/iStock-2183710209.jpg The Aravallis. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T13:01:25.617Z Citizens’ group warns Aravalli assessment may be rushed after Supreme Court denies committee’s request for six-month extension Aravalli hills, Supreme Court, Aravalli assessment, High Powered Committee, Aravalli Ecosystem, Aravalli Virasat, mining impact, environmental review, ecologically sensitive, hydrological systems, stakeholder consultations, tribal communities, Western Ghats, mining regulations, silicosis risk https://www.downtoearth.org.in/forests/simply-put-rights-on-trial https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/m5ericg0/1000415958.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/04ucb6am/1000415958.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-07T11:27:13.622Z Simply Put: Rights on trial Forests, Governance, forest rights act, Gram sabha, forest diversion https://www.downtoearth.org.in/air/india-on-e-wheels-national-capitals-march-towards-e-transition https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/rbf4qcy6/Delhi-e-mobility-1.jpg Delhi is taking earnest steps towards electric transition. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/pz5gbpc0/Delhi-e-mobility-2.jpg Under its new Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, the aim is up to 30 per cent fleet electrification. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/t4tqf6e1/Delhi-e-mobility-3.jpg The new DEVI buses in the national capital are fully electric, smaller in size and aimed at providing last mile connectivity. The city is also aiming to provide adequate charging points for electric vehicles. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T11:05:22.362Z India on e-wheels: National capital’s march towards e-transition Air, Energy, Delhi, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), DEVI buses, India on e-wheels, Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/the-entire-himalayan-region-needs-a-robust-operational-early-warning-system-for-cryosphere-related-hazards https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/mlhijs6i/Nepal.jpg Nepal police personnel conducting combing operations at the site of the Rasuwa tragedy. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T10:15:42.339Z The entire Himalayan region needs a robust, operational early warning system for cryosphere-related hazards Natural Disasters, Nepal, Himalaya, Chamoli, Early warning systems, Rasuwa Flood, Rasuwa, Rishiganga and Dhauliganga https://www.downtoearth.org.in/economy/services-emerge-as-the-hidden-engine-of-global-trade-accounting-for-71-of-intermediate-inputs https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/f4fwzqnr/iStock-2282619461.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/710knnwx/Screenshot_2026_09_07_at_12_48_12_PM.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/j1airq3r/Screenshot_2026_09_07_at_12_48_40_PM.png downtoearth en 2026-09-07T09:49:00.594Z Services emerge as the hidden engine of global trade, accounting for 71% of intermediate inputs Economy, united nations conference on trade and development unctad, Least Developed Countries (LDC), digital services, digital trade, Services trade, Global Trade Update, Digitally deliverable services, AI readiness https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/trump-administration-opens-15-day-review-for-30-year-renewal-of-alaska-oil-pipeline https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/r4lmeppz/iStock-534482065.jpg The ageing pipeline needs fuller scrutiny of climate impacts, thawing permafrost and spill risks in remote Alaskan terrain. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T09:48:45.320Z Trump administration opens 15-day review for 30-year renewal of Alaska oil pipeline Trans Alaska Pipeline, pipeline renewal, Alaska oil, right-of-way, BLM review, Trump administration, 15-day scoping, environmental assessment, climate impacts, permafrost risk, Alyeska Pipeline, Arctic energy, North Slope, Valdez terminal, PEER criticism https://www.downtoearth.org.in/pollution/south-asias-air-pollution-burden-equals-10-of-gdp-25-solutions-offer-211-returns-unep https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/wpyd5ln0/1000415905.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-07T09:45:56.302Z South Asia’s air pollution burden equals 10% of GDP, 25 solutions offer 21:1 returns: UNEP Pollution, Pollution, south asia, Air Pollution, Indoor Pollution, Air pollution in Asia, Climate solutions https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/vizag-has-a-beach-garbage-problem-caused-by-its-own-residents https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/w07p8on0/Vizag-Beach-Waste.jpg Dumping garbage on the beach in Visakhapatnam is the norm rather than the exception. This has caused the city’s beautiful sandy beaches to be overrun by trash. Unless the residents refrain from such irresponsible behaviour, this port city will stink instead of hosting Olive Ridley turtles. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/3vrnonyn/Vizag-Beach-Waste.jpg Dumping garbage on the beach in Visakhapatnam is the norm rather than the exception. This has caused the city’s beautiful sandy beaches to be overrun by trash. Unless the residents refrain from such irresponsible behaviour, this port city will stink instead of hosting Olive Ridley turtles. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T08:45:31.686Z Vizag has a beach garbage problem, caused by its own residents Waste, Beaches, Garbage, VISAKHAPATNAM, garbage in beaches, Vizag https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/indias-leopard-conflict-problem-is-local-its-management-should-be-too https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/f9q816sv/LeadPhoto.jpg The forest–urban interface around Indore, where people, livestock and leopards share the landscape. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/a4q6woai/Figure1.png Figure 1. Location of the study area, showing Indore District/Division, forest compartments and the 2-km buffer around the forest area. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/8spysvyq/Figure2.png Figure 2. Spatial distribution and density of leopard-livestock conflict incidents in Indore Forest Division, 2019–2025, showing areas of low to very high incident density. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/vdtso1xn/Figure3.png Figure 3. Statistically significant leopard-livestock conflict hotspots identified using Getis-Ord Gi* analysis, showing hotspot and cold-spot areas at 90%, 95% and 99% confidence levels. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/5zufeskz/Figure4.png Figure 4. Annual (2019–2025) and range-wise distribution of leopard-livestock conflict incidents in Indore Forest Division. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/kev1ojbo/Figure5.png Figure 5. Pilot thermal-drone survey conducted near Ralamandal Sanctuary, Indore, on 11 December 2025 to monitor leopard movement in the peri-urban landscape and support the development of an early-warning system. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T08:42:58.341Z India’s leopard conflict problem is local. Its management should be too Wildlife & Biodiversity, Madhya Pradesh, Leopard, Indore, Human-leopard conflict https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/daily-court-digest-major-environment-orders-september-3-2026 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-03/rzugd2w1/Gavel.jpg downtoearth en 2026-09-07T08:29:13.263Z Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 3, 2026) Environment, Encroachment, Pollution, WETLAND, Jaipur, Chhattisgarh, water storage, Hingonia Dam, Rice mill, Bandham Kunta https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/as-kutch-and-saurashtra-teeter-on-the-edge-of-drought-farmers-demand-release-of-narmada-water-however-there-is-a-catch https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/2jhge86m/Saurashtra-and-Kutch-Drought.jpg Farmers in Saurashtra's Devbhumi Dwarka district delay sowing chickpeas by two months due to lack of rain. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T06:59:20.354Z As Kutch and Saurashtra teeter on the edge of drought, farmers demand release of Narmada water; however, there is a catch Climate Change, Agriculture, Water, Gujarat, Kutch, Narmada river, Sardar Sarovar dam, SAURASHTRA, Narmada Waters, Sauni Yojana https://www.downtoearth.org.in/agriculture/a-recordshattering-el-niño-is-almost-here-heres-what-that-means-for-the-worlds-weather https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/dvtafug0/iStock-1151280221.jpg Bleached coral on the Great Barrier Reef. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T06:02:51.748Z A record‑shattering El Niño is almost here. Here’s what that means for the world’s weather record El Niño, extreme weather, climate change, global temperatures, Pacific Ocean, danger zone, tropical cyclones, bushfire risk, drought conditions, wildfires Indonesia, hunger crisis, weather forecast, Australia climate, fossil fuels, UN weather warning https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/africa-gets-only-23-of-the-climate-finance-it-needs-and-pays-too-much-for-it https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/m0582tmd/1000415729.jpg he ten African countries most vulnerable to climate change receive only 11% of the continent’s climate finance. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T05:52:25.803Z Africa gets only 23% of the climate finance it needs — and pays too much for it Africa, Climate Change, World, Climate Change, Climate finance, UNFCCC, Finance, ECONOMICS, adaptation finance, development finance, Africa climate finance https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/before-india-prices-its-grasslands https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/gemrq640/Camel-Herder.jpg A camel herder with his herd in Pushkar, Rajasthan. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T05:06:54.516Z Before India prices its grasslands Environment, Grasslands, International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, UNCCD COP17, Ulaanbaatar, rangelands https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/sea-level-rise-is-a-threat-to-fundamental-human-rights-says-un-report https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/hu71gp2z/Kolkata-Howrah-Bridge.jpg In South Asia, cities like Kolkata are particularly at risk due to sea-level rise. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T05:02:14.800Z Sea-level rise is a threat to fundamental human rights, says UN report Climate Change, Global Warming, Sea Level Rise, Human Rights, United Nations, high sea level rise https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-heavy-rain-likely-across-uttar-pradesh-uttarakhand-and-eastern-northeastern-states-hot-humid-conditions-expected-in-southern-india https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/m2ejrc05/Daily-Weather-Tracker.jpg A yellow alert for heavy rainfall has been issued in several states, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T04:42:07.431Z Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain likely across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Eastern-Northeastern states; hot & humid conditions expected in Southern India Climate Change, Northeast India, Uttar Pradesh, Southwest monsoon, uttarakhand, India Meteorological Department (IMD), eastern india, southern india, Daily Weather Tracker, Southwest Monsoon 2026 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/make-the-himalaya-a-no-go-zone-for-high-risk-mega-infrastructures-civil-society-coalition https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/pzzwh9zu/Char-Dham.jpg Construction work for the Char Dham project on the outskirts of Rishikesh. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T02:52:57.921Z Make the Himalaya a ‘no-go zone’ for high-risk mega infrastructures: Civil society coalition Natural Disasters, Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, Himalaya, Infrastructure, People for Himalaya https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/permafrost-melt-in-the-arctic-could-cost-261-billion-in-infrastructure-damages-study https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-09-07/qv0fj62j/Norilsk.jpg A derelict high-rise building in Norilsk in the Russian Arctic. It is built on permafrost. downtoearth en 2026-09-07T02:13:59.893Z Permafrost melt in the Arctic could cost $261 billion in infrastructure damages: Study Climate Change, Environment, Science & Technology, soviet union, Russia, Canada, Arctic, permafrost, Alaska, melting permafrost