https://www.downtoearth.org.in/air/india-on-e-wheels-market-not-government-is-pushing-e-mobility-surge-in-west-bengal https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-26/zgv6rmkc/E-buses-Bengal.jpg E-buses in Kolkata. downtoearth en 2026-08-26T10:14:23.081Z India on e-wheels: Market, not government, is pushing e-mobility surge in West Bengal Air, Energy, West Bengal, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Kolkata, Howrah, EVs, India on e-wheels, Ebuses, Ecars https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/extreme-summer-of-2026-has-cost-germany-at-least-36-billion-euros-says-greenpeace https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-26/rsx21inw/Rhine-Cologne.jpg The Rodenkirchen suspension bridge in Cologne, Germany, during extreme low water level. Exposed groynes, sandbars and a cargo ship on the Rhine. downtoearth en 2026-08-26T08:17:18.442Z Extreme summer of 2026 has cost Germany at least 36 billion euros, says Greenpeace Climate Change, Economy, Europe, Germany, Extreme weather, Greenpeace, europe heatwave, Western Europe, Western Europe heatwave, Extreme summer https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/combat-desertification-cop17-us-draws-red-line-against-any-drought-instrument-says-drought-national-not-global-issue https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-26/fiauvhk8/ENB-IISD-Anastasia-Rodopoulou-UNCCD-COP17-24Aug2026-Photo-1.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-26/a3ozck29/ENB-IISD-Anastasia-Rodopoulou-UNCCD-COP17-24Aug2026-Photo-49.jpg Yasmine Fouad, Executive Secretary, UNCCD, Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, and COP 17 President Batmunkh Battsetseg hold a press conference. downtoearth en 2026-08-26T08:14:16.294Z Combat desertification COP17: US Draws red line against any drought instrument; says drought national, not global issue global drought framework, UNCCD COP17, drought instrument, United States stance, Africa Group, desertification talks, drought resilience, multilateralism, Riyadh COP16, drought governance, El Niño impacts, drought finance, Chile proposal, Riyadh partnership, gender and land rights https://www.downtoearth.org.in/food/mango-rice-is-a-simple-dish-that-is-all-about-cherished-family-memories https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-26/opv22tyu/mango2-Vijaylakshmi-Nagaraj.jpg Mango rice. downtoearth en 2026-08-26T07:21:41.845Z Mango rice is a simple dish that is all about cherished family memories Food, My Food Story, Rice, Kerala, Shillong, mangoes, travel food, Mango rice https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/rise-and-rage-of-pastoralists https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-26/s6cvsuig/p10illu-First-take-1a.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-26T06:34:52.074Z Rise and rage of pastoralists Climate Change, Pastoralists, UNCCD, Mongolia, International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, UNCCD COP17, Ulaanbaatar https://www.downtoearth.org.in/health/myths-and-facts-about-h1n1-virus-amid-rising-cases-in-delhi https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-26/9so98pvg/H1N1.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-26T06:02:47.871Z Myths and facts about H1N1 virus amid rising cases in Delhi Health, Delhi, public health, H1N1 influenza, h1n1, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-and-lightning-alert-issued-across-several-states-people-advised-to-stay-vigilant https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-26/s5b890f9/Weather-Tracker.jpg Heavy rain alert in more than 12 states including Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Eastern Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. downtoearth en 2026-08-26T05:55:30.475Z Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning alert issued across several states; people advised to stay vigilant Climate Change, Southwest monsoon, rain, Thunderstorms, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Daily Weather Tracker, Southwest Monsoon 2026 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/we-finally-have-some-encouraging-news-on-great-barrier-reef-water-quality https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-26/htclafbm/iStock-908189050.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-26T04:12:02.983Z We finally have some encouraging news on Great Barrier Reef water quality Great Barrier Reef, water quality, reef health, fertiliser runoff, sugarcane farming, nitrogen pollution, sediment runoff, Queensland rivers, catchment management, UNESCO reporting, reef monitoring, coral ecosystems, marine pollution, climate pressures, environmental recovery https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/rigid-thermal-power-contracts-putting-indias-energy-transition-at-risk-cse-study-says https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/m3jbdhl2/iStock-187040625.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-25T11:59:12.412Z Rigid thermal power contracts putting India’s energy transition at risk, finds CSE study Energy, Renewable Energy, energy transition, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), solar power, discoms, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), electricity tariffs, coal power, power sector reforms, Thermal PPA https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/simply-put-a-question-of-compatibility https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/6g8q8twd/Simply-Put-25-Aug-hero-image-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/azf20mp3/Simply-Put-25-Aug-Train-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-25T11:41:41.034Z Simply Put: A question of compatibility Governance, Access to safe drinking water, RAILWAYS, trains, railway stations, railway stations in india, amenities https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/lithium-carbonate-prices-fall-103-energy-storage-cells-extend-decline-as-market-eyes-2027-surplus https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/3tl9a9xy/Lithium.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/60mxjdwe/Figure.png downtoearth en 2026-08-25T11:26:16.795Z Lithium carbonate prices fall 10.3%, energy storage cells extend decline as market eyes 2027 surplus Energy, Lithium, China, United States, Lithium carbonate, Lithium batteries https://www.downtoearth.org.in/health/ebola-and-the-politics-of-vaccines https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/1rajmovd/p44illu-PatentlyColomn.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-25T11:02:59.857Z Ebola and the politics of vaccines  Health, covid-19, The World Health Organization (WHO), Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), vaccines, big pharma, sars-cov-2, ebola, GAVI, International aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/economy/sugar-prices-rise-30-in-a-month-as-weather-shocks-expose-inflation-risk-flagged-by-rbi https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/lsda3d7l/iStock-2220978393.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-25T10:53:19.826Z Sugar prices rise 30% in a month as weather shocks expose inflation risk flagged by RBI Economy, Agriculture, Climate Change, Food, food inflation, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), excess rainfall, Sugarcane, Extreme weather, sugarcane crop, Crop Diseases, india sugarcane, union consumer affairs ministry, sugar prices, Weather shocks, Inflation risk https://www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/dirty-capital https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/mbn6m326/Delhi-Waste-1.jpg Garbage litters a road in Khoda Colony near the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/xz6lpqm3/Delhi-Waste-2.jpg The authorities in the national capital may have several means of waste disposal on paper. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/wnofx32e/Delhi-Waste-3.jpg On the ground though, the basic waste management delivery system leaves a lot to be desired. downtoearth en 2026-08-25T10:50:59.363Z Dirty capital Waste, Delhi, Waste Disposal, Uttar Pradesh, Municipal Solid Waste, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/indias-solar-pv-manufacturing-capacity-hits-100-gw-but-upstream-import-dependence-remains-high-niti-aayog https://cf-images.assettype.com/down-to-earth/import/library/large/2018-04-18/0.63710200_1524033400_solar---vikas.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/8vs1j0x5/1000406078.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-25T10:28:58.541Z India’s solar PV manufacturing capacity hits 100 GW, but upstream import dependence remains high: NITI Aayog Energy, China, Renewable Energy, Import, Indian solar industry, India solar market, solar panel, solar manufacturing, pv manufacturing https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/icar-registers-16-new-livestock-and-dog-breeds https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/5lif1wl2/Kombai-and-Kanni.jpg The Kombai (Right), one of the dog breeds registered in August 2026, along with the Kanni, another indigenous Indian dog breed. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/ebmpuke0/breed-registration0.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-25T09:53:55.028Z ICAR registers 16 new livestock and dog breeds Wildlife & Biodiversity, Livestock, ICAR, Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indigenous breeds, Dogs https://www.downtoearth.org.in/rivers/infrastructure-alone-cannot-secure-the-future-of-the-ganga-we-need-millions-of-informed-citizens-who-choose-to-value-and-protect-it https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/8en59703/Ganga-1.jpg Landscape of Ganga river. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/glqpgv9k/Ganga-2.jpg Gangetic River Dolphin. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/2xq9357l/Ganga-3.jpg Diorama depicting threats to Ganga biodiversity at Anubhuti Interpretation Centre, Kanpur. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/sutns4j5/Ganga-4.jpg Students exploring Ganga biodiversity through interactive exhibits at Ganga Darpan Interpretation Centre, Varanasi. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/65re3wfb/Ganga-5.jpg Ganga Avlokan Interpretation Centre, Haridwar. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/45fpey57/Ganga-6.jpg Anubhuti Interpretation Centre, Kanpur. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/he7zma82/Ganga-7.jpg Diorama showcasing origin of the River Ganges, Ganga Darpan Interpretation Centre, Varanasi. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/yc9qwynf/Ganga-8.jpg Raghukul Interpretation Centre, Ayodhya. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/5mi6lzm8/Ganga-9.jpg Students visiting Ganga Darpan Interpretation Centre, Varanasi. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/bhyw8zf5/Ganga-10.jpg School students at Ganga Darpan Interpretation Centre, Varanasi. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/zl65k3zo/Ganga-11.jpg 3D Models of Gangetic Dolphin and Gharial at Ganga Avlokan Interpretation Centre, Haridwar. downtoearth en 2026-08-25T09:17:55.393Z Infrastructure alone cannot secure the future of the Ganga. We need millions of informed citizens who choose to value and protect it Rivers, Water, Uttar Pradesh, uttarakhand, Ganga, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Namami Gange Programme https://www.downtoearth.org.in/air/india-on-e-wheels-kanpur-leads-in-pm-e-drive-scheme-but-charging-gaps-and-permit-concerns-remain https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/tv5dvily/downtoearth-hindi2026-08-24jt53b9l41000236869.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-25T07:52:29.085Z India on e-wheels: Kanpur leads in PM e-Drive scheme, but charging gaps and permit concerns remain Air, Energy, Renewable Energy, Uttar Pradesh, Air Pollution, Public Transport, Kanpur, IIT Kanpur, E-Rickshaws, EV charging, PM E-DRIVE scheme, PM E-DRIVE, Electric vehicles (EV), India on e-wheels, CNG autos https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/extreme-heat-costs-bangladesh-41-billion-in-lost-wages-each-year-study https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/1ywckmgp/Extreme-heat-Bangladesh-wage-workers Outdoor workers lose an average of 23.7 workdays each year due to heat, compared with 13.5 days among indoor workers. Photo for representation. downtoearth en 2026-08-25T07:42:56.647Z Extreme heat costs Bangladesh $4.1 billion in lost wages each year: Study Climate Change, World, Health, Workers, heat exposure, Mental Health, Economy, migrant workers, Labourer, Bangladesh, extreme heat, informal workers, outdoor workers https://www.downtoearth.org.in/air/india-on-e-wheels-tamil-nadu-is-indias-ev-michigan-courtesy-proactive-state-policies https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/l1nhe2cv/Chennai-EV.jpg An electric autorickshaw near Marina Beach in Chennai. downtoearth en 2026-08-25T06:53:46.394Z India on e-wheels: Tamil Nadu is ‘India’s EV Michigan’, courtesy proactive state policies Air, Energy, Tamil Nadu, Electric vehicles, Chennai, michigan, Electric vehicles (EV), India on e-wheels, detroit https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/ageing-with-hiv-global-report-highlights-the-need-to-prepare-health-systems https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/dtpane14/Ageing-with-HIV downtoearth en 2026-08-25T06:10:47.434Z Ageing with HIV: Global report highlights the need to prepare health systems Africa, Health, World, Health, AIDS, Elderly, Ageing, Healthcare, hiv, comorbidity https://www.downtoearth.org.in/agriculture/tamil-nadu-drops-plans-for-chennais-second-airport-at-parandur-after-resistance-from-farmers https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/wx7x9nbp/Vijay.jpg CM Vijay speaking in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. downtoearth en 2026-08-25T05:53:56.146Z Tamil Nadu drops plans for Chennai’s second airport at Parandur after resistance from farmers Agriculture, Governance, Tamil Nadu, Farmers, Chennai, Airport, Parandur https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-heavy-rain-alert-across-chhattisgarh-madhya-pradesh-and-several-states-know-where-flash-flood-risks-loom https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/k6db6fc9/Rainfall.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-25T05:53:44.799Z Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain alert across Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and several states; know where flash flood risks loom Climate Change, Floods, Madhya Pradesh, Southwest monsoon, Chhattisgarh, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Daily Weather Tracker, Southwest Monsoon 2026 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/seven-decades-of-data-show-this-karnataka-citys-farming-seasons-are-being-rewritten https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/6awrgt3o/IMG20260526105216921HDR.jpg A farm in Chikkaballapur. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/627fu90u/Figure-1a.svg Annual total rainfall in Chikkaballapur has increased significantly over the decades. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/snhu9516/Figure-1b.svg Total rainfall during both the monsoon and non-monsoon months has increased in the recent period (1995–2024) compared to 1951–1980. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/mytov244/Figure-2.svg Number of days with greater than 20 mm rainfall in September. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/7eu171t1/Figure-3a.svg Hot days in February. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/26cl7uob/Figure-3b.svg Hot days in April. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/nkx09sqb/Figure-4a.svg Occurrence of the first hot day. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/zge67rzp/Figure-4b.svg Occurrence of the last hot day. downtoearth en 2026-08-25T05:26:47.971Z Seven decades of data show this Karnataka district’s farming seasons are being rewritten Climate Change, Agriculture, monsoon, Climate Adaptation, Farmers, Karnataka, Rainfall, Horticulture, extreme heat, Chikkaballapur https://www.downtoearth.org.in/health/the-physical-activity-paradox-not-all-forms-of-exercise-lower-your-dementia-risk-this-type-raises-it https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/r4fsyce9/iStock-1336689393.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-25T04:54:28.301Z The physical activity paradox: not all forms of exercise lower your dementia risk — this type raises it physical activity paradox, dementia risk, leisure exercise, occupational activity, active commuting, brain health, leisure time, manual work, Alzheimer’s disease, air pollution, housework exercise, World Health Organization, LANCET study, UK Biobank, dementia prevention https://www.downtoearth.org.in/air/the-sunita-narain-show-how-did-hamburg-pave-the-way-for-an-integrated-public-transport-system https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-25/o0oztq04/SN-THUMBNAIL-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-25T04:43:34.203Z The Sunita Narain Show: How did Hamburg pave the way for an integrated public transport system? Air, Energy, Governance, Germany, docuseries, The Sunita Narain Show, Hamburg, public transport system, Integration https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/global-ocean-records-hottest-day-ever https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/xb9nphku/New-Project.jpg Anomalies in sea surface temperature for August 22, 2026. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/m0hh4in8/img-2b108e54-9245-49e6-947f-33becac7054c.png Daily sea surface temperature (°C) averaged over the extra–polar global ocean (60°S–60°N) for 2024 (yellow), 2025 (orange) and 2026 (red). All other years between 1979 and 2023 are shown with grey lines. The daily average for the 1991–2020 reference period is shown with a dashed grey line. downtoearth en 2026-08-24T13:25:48.789Z Global ocean records hottest day ever Climate Change, marine heatwaves, ocean warming, Extreme weather, Sea-level rise, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) of the European Union, sea surface temperature, El Niño, Global ocean temperature https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/altérra-reflects-a-broader-shift-in-the-politics-of-climate-finance https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/loqcqgfn/COP28-Dubai.jpg Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber listen to opening statements at the COP29 World Leaders Climate Action Summit. downtoearth en 2026-08-24T11:41:59.112Z ALTÉRRA reflects a broader shift in the politics of climate finance Climate Change, Paris agreement, global south, global north, Climate finance, cop28, UNFCCC, 28th conference of parties (cop28), United Arab Emirates, cop28 president-designate sultan al jaber, CBDR-RC, ALTÉRRA https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/indias-energy-transition-who-pays-the-price https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/k8uq0h08/Coal-Jharkhand.jpg A woman rummages through a pile of smoldering coal in Jharia, Jharkhand. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/srs4bvvd/IMG-20260724-WA0000.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/c53ijiha/IMG-20260724-WA0001.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-24T11:41:47.112Z India’s energy transition: Who pays the price? Climate Change, Energy, Renewable Energy, Electricity, Coal, power, just transition, eastern india, coal-dependent communities https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/simply-put-shed-the-classroom https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/ubtu7vd6/1000405121.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/kd2lb2nr/1000405120.jpg downtoearth en 2026-08-24T11:15:57.257Z Simply Put: Shed the classroom? Governance, Education, school, Classroom, cowshed https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/india-on-e-wheels-crut-plans-rs-5000-crore-urban-mobility-overhaul-for-odishas-new-economic-corridor https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-08-24/ldk4dig3/CRUT-electric-buses Electric buses by CRUT on a street in Bhubaneswar. Photo for representation. downtoearth en 2026-08-24T10:22:07.136Z India on e-wheels: CRUT plans Rs 5,000 crore urban mobility overhaul for Odisha's new economic corridor Energy, electric mobility, PURI, Urban mobility, bhubaneswar smart city, Cuttack, Bhubaneshwar, charging infrastructure, e-mobility, India on e-wheels, CRUT, Paradeep