https://www.downtoearth.org.in/renewable-energy/indias-ac-boom-could-push-power-grid-towards-shortages-by-2028-unless-efficiency-gains-double-study-warns https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-26/939abq6h/iStock-1475036658.jpg Efficient cooling could also save Rs 8 lakh crore by 2035. downtoearth en 2026-05-26T10:23:40.864Z India’s AC boom could push power grid towards shortages by 2028 unless efficiency gains double, study warns Renewable Energy, Energy, Climate Change, Heatwaves, Air Conditioners, Energy Policy, Energy Efficiency, Power grid, Cooling demand, sustainable cooling, power shortage, peak electricity demand https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-heat-tracker-delhis-night-time-temperature-at-324c-almost-6-degrees-above-normal https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-26/pr174320/Daily-Heat-Tracker.jpg downtoearth en 2026-05-26T10:21:04.052Z Daily Heat tracker: Delhi’s night-time temperature at 32.4°C, almost 6 degrees above normal Climate Change, Delhi, heatwave, India Meteorological Department (IMD), heat, Warm nights, Daily Heat Tracker https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/simply-put-heat-harvesting https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-26/btt83aiy/Simply-Put-26-May-hero-image-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-26/hbbgfgxp/Simply-Put-26-May-Heat-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-05-26T09:23:18.581Z Simply Put: Heat harvesting Climate Change, Water Harvesting, Air Conditioner, heat harvesting https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/on-a-small-island-off-the-coast-of-new-south-wales-rodent-eradication-sparked-an-insect-boom https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-26/77tcb7lu/1.-Maxim-Adams-USYDleft-Nicholas-Carlile-NSW-DPI-under-a-banyan-tree-on-Lord-Howe-Island.-PHOTO-BY-Justin-Gilligan.jpg Maxim Adams (left) and Nicholas Carlile under a banyan tree on Lord Howe Island. downtoearth en 2026-05-26T09:07:54.539Z On a small island off the coast of New South Wales, rodent eradication sparked an insect boom Wildlife & Biodiversity, Invasive species, Australia, New South Wales, Rodents, invertebrates, Island ecosystems, Lord Howe Island https://www.downtoearth.org.in/air/bihar-and-west-bengal-at-centre-of-expanding-pollution-hotspot-driven-by-biomass-burning-25-year-study-finds https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-26/nl0157zx/043A4336.jpg Residents move through dust-laden, smog-filled streets in Loni, Ghaziabad district, as particulate pollution remains a major concern across the Indo-Gangetic Plain. downtoearth en 2026-05-26T07:58:02.444Z Bihar and West Bengal at centre of expanding pollution hotspot driven by biomass burning, 25-year study finds Air, Pollution, Climate Change, Bihar, himalayas, public health, Air Pollution, West Bengal, Sundarbans, Particulate Matter, biomass burning, Indo-Gangetic Plains, Aerosols, National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), PM Pollution, North-east India, Rural Pollution https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/a-new-mathematical-model-predicts-the-worlds-human-population-will-crash-by-2064-if-global-environmental-crises-intensify https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-26/ibqkktin/Population.jpg downtoearth en 2026-05-26T07:15:39.551Z A new mathematical model predicts the world’s human population will crash by 2064 if global environmental crises intensify Environment, Demography, Human Population, Nonlinear equation, mathematical model https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/shifting-from-fossil-fuels-will-fail-without-funding-for-african-industry-and-energy-infrastructure https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-26/9ykczgok/iStock-1534389130.jpg Oil depot fire. downtoearth en 2026-05-26T04:58:33.144Z Shifting from fossil fuels will fail without funding for African industry and energy infrastructure Energy, Renewable Energy, Paris agreement, Solar Energy, climate crisis, Fossil Fuels, Coal, Climate finance, Sustainable Development, Oil, Green energy, just transition, Gas, green transition, green industry, Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, Development finance Africa, Electric vehicles (EV), extractivism https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/amaltas-the-good-thing-about-delhi-summers https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/c1f3f2qc/Delhi-Amaltas-1.jpg There is one aspect of Delhi summers which gives pleasure rather than pain. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/wkqeps19/Delhi-Amaltas-2.jpg Every summer, along with the searing heat, comes Nature’s annual splash of gold for Delhi: the seasonal bloom of Amaltas or the golden shower tree. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/xnfhxw4t/Delhi-Amaltas-3.jpg In many ways, the annual Amaltas bloom is a reminder of a Delhi that is slowly disappearing as the national capital becomes more concretised. downtoearth en 2026-05-25T13:04:15.266Z Amaltas, the good thing about Delhi summers Wildlife & Biodiversity, Delhi, summer, North India, amaltas https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/centre-releases-insights-from-first-national-report-on-nagoya-protocol https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/47ipve5q/Cocculushirsutus1DS-II1-0802.jpg Medicinal plant ‘Cocculus hirsutus’. downtoearth en 2026-05-25T12:50:26.482Z Centre releases insights from first national report on Nagoya Protocol Wildlife & Biodiversity, Convention On Biological Diversity (CBD), Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing, access and benefit sharing (ABS), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/how-changing-weather-is-forcinghimachals-tourism-workers-to-migrate https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/3ybokoa3/Horsemen-and-an-ATV-driver-waiting-for-tourists-at-Solang-Nala-Manali.-.JPG ATV drivers wait for tourists at Solang Nala, Manali. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/9ic6ya54/Snow‑suit-rental-shop-in-Manali-closed-and-empty-as-tourists-stay-away.JPG A closed snow-suit rental shop in Manali reflects the decline in winter tourist arrivals. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/s1dq9ybo/IMG7825.JPG Kitchen staff at a resort in Manali sit idle during a lean winter tourism season. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/15pkpode/IMG7838.JPG Hotel workers in Manali who migrate seasonally to Leh and Goa in search of work. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/zb0da9xs/1-4.jpg Horsemen wait for tourists at Shimla’s Ridge Maidan during a weak winter season. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/fnd697lz/Photographer-Shankar-Rajput-clicks-pictures-of-tourists-at-Shimla’s-Ridge-Maidan.-.jpg Photographer Shankar Rajput clicks pictures of tourists at Shimla’s Ridge Maidan. downtoearth en 2026-05-25T12:42:22.464Z How changing weather is forcing Himachal’s tourism workers to migrate Climate Change, Sustainable tourism, Himachal Pradesh, Tourism, snowfall, climate migration, Livelihoods, Winter tourism, Himalayan economy, seasonal workers https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/simply-put-hot-water https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/no91zg43/Simply-Put-25-May-hero-image-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/ho6zyqa3/Simply-Put-25-May-frog-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-05-25T12:22:34.531Z Simply Put: Hot water Energy, Climate Change, Governance, Global Warming, fuel prices, heat, fuel price hike https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/climate-change-is-causing-rural-bhutan-to-empty-study https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/emwq2i9m/Bhutan.jpg downtoearth en 2026-05-25T11:48:09.432Z Climate change is causing rural Bhutan to empty: Study Climate Change, Migration, Bhutan, immigration, rural areas, Brain Drain, Villages https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/houseboats-can-be-easily-blamed-for-pollution-in-keralas-lake-vembanad-the-actual-pollution-crisis-though-goes-much-deeper https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/n4w5r40f/Vembanad.jpg Houseboats on Lake Vembanad. downtoearth en 2026-05-25T11:21:46.498Z Houseboats can be easily blamed for pollution in Kerala’s Lake Vembanad. The actual crisis though goes much deeper Water, Waste, Tourism, Lake Pollution, Kerala, Lake Vembanad, houseboats, houseboat tourism https://www.downtoearth.org.in/health/79th-world-health-assembly-pushes-for-stronger-global-action-on-antimicrobial-resistance https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/mphv8frv/HI-UgQBXQAA2t6t.jpeg downtoearth en 2026-05-25T11:00:41.025Z 79th World Health Assembly pushes for stronger global action on antimicrobial resistance Health, Antimicrobial resistance, public health, global south, sustainable development goals (SDGs), Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme, World Health Organization (WHO), one health, united nations world health assembly, Global Action Plan on AMR, Infection prevention https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/nature-in-a-bottle-how-essential-oils-are-shaping-a-greener-future https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/d76fhdrn/Lavender.jpg Two bottles of essential oil, mortar and lavender flowers bunch on table. Retro toned photo. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/6kxgvwvb/Aromatic-Oil-1.png Aromatic plants store essential oils in different parts. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/59ub2jnr/Aromatic-Oil-2.jpg A basic steam distillation unit used for essential oil extraction. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/3hk4wbiz/Aromatic-Oil-3.jpg Some commonly used essential oils and the everyday benefits they are traditionally associated with. downtoearth en 2026-05-25T10:51:04.269Z Nature in a bottle: How essential oils are shaping a greener future Wildlife & Biodiversity, plants, leaves, Grasses, Oils, bark, flowers, Essential oils https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/womens-inclusion-in-water-governance-is-heavily-layered-as-research-in-rajasthan-and-madhya-pradesh-shows https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/5tf7lwme/Water-Women.jpg downtoearth en 2026-05-25T09:16:29.463Z Women’s inclusion in water governance is heavily layered, as research in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh shows Water, Women, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Water governance, hierarchies https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/supreme-courts-new-push-on-solid-waste-management-are-states-ready-for-a-new-era-of-waste-governance https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/rskgyhct/iStock-1163692262.jpg downtoearth en 2026-05-25T08:26:39.705Z Supreme Court’s new push on solid waste management: Are states ready for a new era of waste governance? Waste, Governance, Urban Local Bodies, Urban Planning, Supreme Court, solid waste management, Pollution Control, Environmental governance, bulk waste generators, circular economy, Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2016, Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, Waste governance https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/power-demand-tracker-on-may-24-2026-indias-peak-of-2479-gw-came-during-non-solar-hours-at-2236-pm https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/5v5eyh14/DTE-image-May-24-Peak-Power-Demand.jpg downtoearth en 2026-05-25T08:17:41.009Z Power Demand Tracker: On May 24, 2026, India’s peak of 247.9 GW came during non-solar hours at 22:36 pm Energy, Renewable Energy, peak, Power Demand Tracker, peak power demand https://www.downtoearth.org.in/air/electric-vehicle-sales-projected-to-reach-23-million-globally-in-2026-iea-report https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/x8y0lgvh/EVs.jpg EVs charging in Paris, France. downtoearth en 2026-05-25T07:07:38.858Z Electric vehicle sales projected to reach 23 million globally in 2026: IEA report Air, Energy, India, Europe, Africa, China, United States, electric cars, IEA, EVs https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/investing-15-of-africas-health-budgets-in-rd-could-add-668-billion-to-gdp-and-create-456-million-jobs-by-2044-report https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/5yq31dcg/Africa-Health-RD.jpg Representational photo. downtoearth en 2026-05-25T06:45:20.696Z Investing 15% of Africa’s health budgets in R&D could add $668 billion to GDP and create 4.56 million jobs by 2044: Report Africa, Health, Jobs, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), research and development, africa cdc, health budgets https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/rice-feeds-billions-of-people-but-its-role-in-fuelling-climate-change-is-growing https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/78nb0wgc/iStock-531399885.jpg Rice paddies are essential to lives and livelihoods in many parts of Asia. downtoearth en 2026-05-25T06:38:15.146Z Rice feeds billions of people — but its role in fuelling climate change is growing Climate Change, Agriculture, Environment, Methane, Farming, Rice, Irrigation, Fertiliser, nitrous oxide, biochar, solutions, Climate solutions, Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/food-and-beverage-plastics-dominates-marine-plastic-litter-worldwide-study https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-05-25/msz73jse/Food-and-Beverage-Marine-Litter.jpg Representational photo downtoearth en 2026-05-25T06:20:29.157Z Food and beverage plastics dominates marine plastic litter worldwide: Study Waste, Plastics, marine litter, Food and beverage, plastic marine litter