https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/gazebo-artificial-intelligence https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/dt68lxgt/jensen-Huang.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/1kdsfdba/Gazebo-14-Nov-jensen-Huang.jpg downtoearth en 2026-11-14T08:11:45.550Z Simply Put: Artificial Intelligence Science & Technology https://www.downtoearth.org.in/health/school-of-change https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-02-09/mhe66je2/08.jpg A class in session at the Street School in Panagar, Madhya Pradesh downtoearth en 2026-11-14T08:10:57.652Z School of change Health https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/dont-blame-the-farmer https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/vl1h0f0k/56.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/sa0g4djd/57.jpg downtoearth en 2026-11-14T08:10:40.762Z Don’t blame the farmer Water https://www.downtoearth.org.in/pollution/beyond-decibels-indias-dj-processions-expose-gaps-in-noise-pollution-monitoring https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/hcpjq9l6/iStock-2288556128.jpg A moving DJ vehicle present a challenge for assessing noise pollution along the procession route downtoearth en 2026-11-14T08:08:48.801Z Beyond decibels: India's DJ processions expose gaps in noise pollution monitoring Pollution, Health, Noise Pollution, Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, processions, DJ vehicles https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/the-himalayas-can-no-longer-afford-to-wait-for-disasters-lessons-in-preparedness-from-norway https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-14/6ze53z9i/1.jpg A group of scientists, policymakers and other stakeholders from India, Canada and Norway visit several municipalities in northern Norway, as part of a programme on the International Partnership for Early Warning Systems and Resilience to Climate-Driven Natural Hazards (IP4EWS) in August 2026, to learn the challenges of managing risks in isolated island communities https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-14/mhacimit/3.jpg The success of Norway’s early-warning system lies in its integration of all components. Weather observations from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET) feed into forecasting models and datasets available through SeNorge. These inform the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate’s (NVE) hazard assessments, forecasts and warnings disseminated through Varsom, triggering public and emergency responses. Feedback from field observations, reported through Regobs, completes the loop https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-14/m73gl5mo/5.jpg The group visited northern most island of Arnøya, Skjervøy municipality, learning about snow avalanche risks in isolated communities, speaking to local observers who contribute to a threshold-based avalanche forecasting system. In the picture, the pole close to the group measures the amount of snow in a local school compound. The realisation that persons work alone in such communities during risk-periods is a stark reminder of disadvantage with lower population. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-14/vlthrtq8/4.jpg The Jettan and Indre Nordnes landslide monitoring systems form part of the 10 mountain sites in Norway subject to continuous surveillance. Both are located in Kåfjord municipality. (a) Google Maps view of Nordnesfjellet mountain, with monitoring sites and thematic layers from the water resources and energy directorate (NVE); (b–c) borehole locations and a schematic representation of slip surfaces; (d) locations of monitoring instruments near actively expanding cracks; (e) the monitoring operations centre at Birtavarre; and (f) a schematic map of the sliding zone and instrument locations Adapted from Understanding and Reducing Landslide Disaster Risk, published in Springer Nature in 2021; and A 2017 report from Norwegian Journal of Geology. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-14/sdxiouse/2.jpg A field tour in Kåfjord municipality of Norway that offers a glimpse of the several fjords around these municipalities, with landscapes carved by glaciers, and climate change intensifying risks in these places downtoearth en 2026-11-14T08:06:46.804Z The Himalayas can no longer afford to wait for disasters: Lessons in preparedness from Norway Natural Disasters https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/indias-178-major-reservoirs-lose-5-billion-cubic-metres-of-water-in-a-week https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/g6hemwpe/downtoearth-hindi2026-11-12vtdfql9lrj006888.avif downtoearth en 2026-11-13T13:23:27.857Z India’s 178 major reservoirs lose 5 billion cubic metres of water in a week Water, Climate Change, Water Resources, Water security, water scarcity, Central Water Commission (CWC), Maharashtra drought, India water crisis, Reservoir storage https://www.downtoearth.org.in/health/nearly-240-million-adolescents-worldwide-report-no-active-days-in-a-week-who https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/xolelh1d/iStock-2247254801.jpg downtoearth en 2026-11-13T12:56:41.140Z Nearly 240 million adolescents worldwide report no active days in a week: WHO adolescent inactivity, WHO report, physical activity, global health, teen health, gender disparity, active days, physical inactivity, health inequality, youth exercise, global target, adolescent health, safe spaces, girls' activity, 2030 goal https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/cop31-cover-decision-consultations-flag-15c-overshoot-35-electrification-target-fossil-fuel-transition https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/y9ez8sz6/iStock-1283611911.jpg The COP31 Presidency's summary records support for accelerating electrification and renewable energy, while recognising national circumstances and development needs downtoearth en 2026-11-13T12:24:25.916Z COP31: Cover decision consultations flag 1.5°C overshoot, 35% electrification target, fossil fuel transition COP31, 1.5°C overshoot, electrification target, fossil fuel transition, climate resilience, UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, global emissions, renewable energy, climate policies, methane emissions, carbon pricing, energy efficiency, climate science, nature-based solutions https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/far-from-farms-and-cities-dry-climates-are-boosting-river-nitrate-pollution https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/dsvrrvtv/43588162165d6dd29a064k.jpg High nitrate concentrations are showing up in places far away from farms and cities, which are their usual sources. downtoearth en 2026-11-13T12:09:44.582Z Far from farms and cities, dry climates are boosting river nitrate pollution Climate Change, Water, Pollution, Agriculture, Rivers, Health, Sahara, Farm runoff, COP31, COP31 Antalya, UNFCCC COP31, COP31 Climate Summit, farms, nitrates https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/even-cacti-face-severe-habitat-loss-as-climate-change-intensifies-droughts-study-finds https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/tn3578cf/iStock-946243008.jpg downtoearth en 2026-11-13T10:27:54.058Z Even cacti face severe habitat loss as climate change intensifies droughts, study finds cactus habitat loss, climate change, severe droughts, cactus species, biodiversity loss, climate models, drought adaptation, cactus hotspots, species extinction, ecosystem impact, emissions scenarios, IUCN Red List, Nature study, cactus conservation, extreme weather https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/siang-hydropower-project-and-the-challenge-of-local-consent https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/a55afjhp/18.jpg A youth-led movement in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, in October highlighted the potential ecological and social impacts of the proposed Siang hydropower project downtoearth en 2026-11-13T09:24:04.332Z Siang hydropower project and the challenge of local consent Siang hydropower, local consent, Pasighat protests, anti-dam protests, Siang river, Arunachal Pradesh, hydropower project, NHPC office, Upper Siang, CRPF deployment, Geku village, Brahmaputra river, student protests, property damage, hydropower resistance https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/cop31-what-will-it-take-to-deliver-climate-justice https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/37wb5tnq/556463080463001fd26d8o.jpg European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula daSilvaat the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/os25c7cw/Tcfthermometer2022white.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/3cgjvvez/Bhotekoshi-Floods.jpg The aftermath of massive flooding along the Bhotekoshi River, which affected low-lying areas and settlements near the riverbanks in Devighat, Nuwakot, Nepal, on August 28, 2026. downtoearth en 2026-11-13T07:36:49.146Z COP31: What will it take to deliver climate justice? Climate Change, climate justice, global south, Climate finance, COP31, historical carbon emissions, climate responsibility https://www.downtoearth.org.in/economy/indias-retail-inflation-hits-two-year-high-of-609-as-food-prices-rise https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/fg5tbfs7/iStock-2165462299.jpg downtoearth en 2026-11-13T06:51:44.649Z India's retail inflation hits two-year high of 6.09% as food prices rise Economy, Food, Food Prices, food inflation, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), cost of living, consumer price index (CPI), India Retail Inflation, Rural Inflation https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-snowfall-forecast-in-himalayas-delhis-air-quality-turns-severe https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-13/rx4kmtd9/iStock-517928072.jpg downtoearth en 2026-11-13T05:34:11.567Z Daily weather tracker: Snowfall forecast in Himalayas; Delhi's air quality turns severe Himalayan snowfall, Delhi air quality, Western disturbance, Bay of Bengal system, IMD forecast, Delhi AQI severe, Andaman rainfall, Thunderstorms forecast, Snowfall forecast, Air pollution Delhi, Cyclonic circulation, Severe weather, Gusty winds, Rainfall warning, Fog in Delhi https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/cbd-cop17-little-action-on-global-biodiversity-goals https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-12/j0at51g0/53.jpg At the 17th UN biodiversity conference in Armenia, activists called for an allocation formula and certificates to recognise Indigenous communities’ contributions to protecting the world’s genetic diversity. downtoearth en 2026-11-12T11:30:29.067Z CBD COP17: Little action on global biodiversity goals CBD COP17, biodiversity goals, Kunming-Montreal, Yerevan Pathway, global review, biodiversity loss, 30x30 target, climate impact, national targets, biodiversity action, UN Convention, Earth Summit, global biodiversity, biodiversity framework, nature resilience https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/unusual-cyclones-or-climate-warning-what-arnab-and-murasu-tell-us https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-12/huwgo4w0/14.jpg Battered by two cyclones in quick succession, around 25 districts across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have reported widespread property damage downtoearth en 2026-11-12T11:23:01.579Z Unusual cyclones or climate warning? What Arnab and Murasu tell us cyclone Arnab, cyclone Murasu, Andhra Pradesh, climatological anomaly, marine heatwaves, global warming, ocean heat, cyclone formation, economic losses, crop damage, 1999 Odisha cyclone, flooding impact, IMD forecast, coastal damage, climate change https://www.downtoearth.org.in/food/fao-unveils-farming-guide-to-help-smallholders-increase-yields-with-fewer-resources https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-12/r4wipiu2/iStock-1630729339.jpg downtoearth en 2026-11-12T11:00:47.487Z FAO unveils farming guide to help smallholders increase yields with fewer resources Food, Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), smallholders https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/india-bans-black-mass-exports-to-retain-critical-minerals-can-domestic-industry-capture-their-value https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-12/b5lie090/critical-minerals.jpg downtoearth en 2026-11-12T10:20:15.308Z India bans black mass exports to retain critical minerals. Can domestic industry capture their value? Energy, critical minerals, Lithium-ion battery recycling, Battery black mass, India battery recycling policy, Electric vehicle battery recycling, Battery waste management, Critical mineral recovery https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/the-land-sector-can-help-meet-climate-goals-if-countries-get-the-balance-right https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-12/dezb32cl/iStock-966855552.jpg downtoearth en 2026-11-12T09:21:49.763Z The land sector can help meet climate goals, if countries get the balance right Climate Change, Food, Agriculture, Climate Change; Agriculture, Climate solutions, Land use impact https://www.downtoearth.org.in/air/simply-put-global-top-100 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-12/a09t0jqz/Simply-Put-12-NOV-Pollution-hero-image-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-12/jfgwz4wh/Simply-Put-12-NOV-Polluted-cities-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-11-12T09:11:47.226Z Simply Put: Global top 100 Air, Pollution