https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/cyclone-arnab-aftermath-flood-hit-villages-in-odisha-face-drinking-water-crisis https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-01/p34edzeu/water-tanker.jpg Residents of Lingapur village in Odisha’s Gajapati district gather around a water tanker. Safedrinkingwater has become scarce in the aftermath of the floods. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-01/pbqt7i6a/a-tube-well-is-being-disinfected-in-Gajapati-district.jpg A tube well is disinfected in Gajapati district as authorities work to restore safe drinking-water supplies. downtoearth en 2026-11-01T06:40:24.948Z Cyclone Arnab aftermath: Flood-hit villages in Odisha face drinking water crisis Natural Disasters, Natural Disasters, Climate disasters, Rural Water Supply, Ganjam, water contamination, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Odisha floods, cyclone arnab, Drinking Water Crisis, Special Relief Commissioner https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/odisha-begins-seven-month-fishing-ban-to-protect-olive-ridley-turtles https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-01/31io9lqz/Olive-Ridley-turtles.jpg Forest officials patrol the waters of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary from an offshore turtle protection camp https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-01/vbu4mhem/a-Turtle-Excluder-Devise-fitted-fishing-net-in-a-trawler-PHOTO-BY-FOREST-DEPARTMENT.jpg A turtle excluder device (TED) is fitted into a fishing net to allow turtles caught in the net to escape.The Odisha forest department has made it compulsory for fishing trawlers to install the devices https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-01/73jdy86i/FILE-PHOTO-ARRIBADA-OF-TURTLES-PHOTO-FOREST-DEPT.jpg Gahirmatha beach, in Odisha’s Kendrapara district, is recognised as the world’s largest naturalnestingground for Olive Ridley sea turtles downtoearth en 2026-11-01T06:35:35.860Z Odisha begins seven-month fishing ban to protect Olive Ridley turtles Wildlife & Biodiversity, Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, Olive Ridley turtles, Odisha fishing ban 2026, seven-month fishing ban, Gahirmatha turtle nesting, Rushikulya beach, Olive Ridley mass nesting, arribada 2026, turtle conservationin Odisha, turtle excluder devices (TEDs) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/yerevan-pathway-cop17-ends-with-decisions-on-50-agenda-items https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-01/jiylfdh1/Hambardzum-Matevosyan.jpg Celebrating the adoption of decisions on resource mobilization and the Global Review; (From left to right) COP17 President Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment, Armenia; CBD Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker; and Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-11-01/uf8kxxoe/CBDCOP17-5146.jpg Activists called for the conclusion of several outstanding decisions, including those on cooperation with other conventions and the global multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism under the Nagoya Protocol, which COP17 deferred to COP18 because of a lack of time downtoearth en 2026-11-01T06:27:36.608Z Yerevan Pathway: COP17 ends with decisions on 50 agenda items Wildlife & Biodiversity, Convention On Biological Diversity (CBD), biodiversity crisis, COP17, Yerevan Pathway, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF),, Global biodiversity targets 2030 https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/bhutans-sintaphu-tsho-glof-why-scientific-assessment-must-translate-into-disaster-preparedness https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/g44h0t9l/The-Majestic-Lakes-of-Bhutan.jpg These lakes lie in the northernmost part of Bhutan and are formed by glacial meltwater accumulating behind moraines. Though visually striking, they pose a significant risk to downstream settlements: a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) could occur with little warning https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/pqz7c3sn/map.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-31T16:04:08.464Z Bhutan’s Sintaphu Tsho GLOF: why scientific assessment must translate into disaster preparedness Natural Disasters, Climate Change, World, Bhutan, Lake, glacial lake, Bhutan’s Sintaphu Tsho GLOF, glacial meltwater https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/simply-put-automation-crisis https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/8m1ldkky/Automation-Crisis.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/rlsrxl4n/Automation-Crisis-2.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-31T05:39:23.470Z Simply Put: Automation Crisis Science & Technology https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/lost-to-blind-spot https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/9d9rfryf/52.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-31T05:38:38.266Z Lost to blind spot Wildlife & Biodiversity, Forests https://www.downtoearth.org.in/air/five-years-of-swachh-vayu-sarvekshan-from-rankings-to-clean-air-governance https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/llg21pjz/Swachh-Vayu-Sarvekshan.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-31T05:36:57.957Z Five Years of Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan: from rankings to clean-air governance Air, Air Pollution Control, national clean air programme, air pollution in india, Urban Air Quality, clean air action plan, Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan, NCAP 2026, India's clean air mission, CPCB, PM10 pollution, Clean air cities, Air pollution management, Swachh Vayu Diwas, Lucknow air quality, Indore air quality, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Agra, Madhya Pradesh clean air initiatives https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/recommendations-for-the-week-4 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/hrj8cmyl/47.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/k7v95yl4/KolkataWest-Bengal-Bird-Watchers’-Society-and-WWF.jpg Bird enthusiasts on a guided walk in Kolkata in 2025 Photo courtesy: Young Birders' Network https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/zk1s5lzj/The-Age-of-Microbes.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/mfv0oyy1/Climate-Realism.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-31T05:36:40.474Z Recommendations for the week Environment https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/when-the-silver-fish-leaves-home https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/b3uxsb7x/hilsa.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-31T05:36:09.072Z When the silver fish leaves home Climate Change https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/from-hunters-to-conservationists-how-camera-traps-are-helping-a-manipur-village-protect-its-wildlife https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/jgadi3vs/Worngachan-Shatsang.jpg Pamreithing Luireiwo, a resident of Shirui village in Manipur, sets up a camera trap as part of the community-led conservation initiative. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/eobx806v/Patrick-and-Pamreithing-checking-footages-of-the-camera-traps-on-a-laptop.jpg Patrick Shangh (right), a Shirui resident and project director and co-founder of the local conservation group ENFOGAL, began installing camera traps to raise awareness of the village's wildlife and conservation efforts https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/p78fbfgn/Wild-impatiens-and-Stinging-nettles.jpg Wild impatiens and Stinging nettles. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/2acp1ig9/Patrick-and-Pamreithing-making-their-ascent-up-the-slippery-ravine-towards-the-ridge-where-the-camera-traps-are-set.jpg Patrick and Pamreithing making their ascent up the slippery ravine towards the ridge where the camera traps are set. downtoearth en 2026-10-31T05:34:21.280Z From hunters to conservationists: How camera traps are helping a Manipur village protect its wildlife Wildlife & Biodiversity, Forests, Environment, Biodiversity, conservation, Manipur, Environment, forest, Shirui village, Shirui Lily, Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant, Shirui Kashong peak, Environmental Force at Grassroot Level (ENFOGAL) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/cyclone-arnab-aftermath-tens-of-thousands-stranded-in-odisha-villages-as-fresh-weather-system-threatens-more-rain https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/973ckxc5/Cyclone-Arnab-aftermath1.jpg Flood hit Gajapati district https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/9h1c0mgy/ODRAF-TEAM-cutting-an-uprooted-tree-in-Gajapati-district.jpg ODRAF TEAM cutting an uprooted tree in Gajapati district https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-31/xielccda/NDRF-team-engaged-in-Search-and-Rescue-SAR-operations-in-Aska-Block-of-Ganjam-district.jpg NDRF team engaged in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in Aska Block of Ganjam district downtoearth en 2026-10-31T03:49:36.805Z Cyclone Arnab aftermath: Tens of thousands stranded in Odisha villages as fresh weather system threatens more rain Natural Disasters, Climate Change, Odisha cyclone, imd, Odisha floods, cyclone arnab, Ganjam floods, Gajapati floods, Kandhamal floods, Odisha flood rescue, Rushikulya river, Mahendratanaya river, Ghodahada dam, Crocodiles in Ganjam, Odisha disaster management https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/why-the-who-must-declare-climate-change-a-public-health-emergency https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/onqi8a78/iStock-2179583081.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-30T15:54:41.385Z Why the WHO must declare climate change a public health emergency climate change, public health, WHO declaration, health emergency, global south, El Niño, heat-related deaths, malnutrition, disease outbreaks, vulnerable populations, international response, health systems, climate crisis, impact attribution, global collaboration https://www.downtoearth.org.in/forests/no-pests-no-disease-why-have-25000-teak-trees-died-in-madhya-pradesh https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/dvj7bncq/PHOTO-2026-10-21-13-58-50.jpg Dead trees in Betul, Madhya Pradesh. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/foyih2w7/PHOTO-2026-10-21-13-58-49-2.jpg Pradeep Mishra, deputy conservator of forests, during the survey. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/4e2tcorp/betul-collage.png Examinations revealed the wood of the trees was sound, not hollow or rotten. downtoearth en 2026-10-30T15:28:22.048Z No pests, no disease: Why have 25,000 teak trees died in Madhya Pradesh? teak mortality, Madhya Pradesh, forest drought, heat stress, timber resources, Betul forests, hydraulic failure, climate impact, vegetation stress, teak dieback, forest management, satellite data, timber harvesting, moisture stress, forest ecology https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/australias-fossil-fuel-exports-generated-more-emissions-than-44-least-developed-countries-combined-over-a-decade https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/fp19ztco/iStock-1329455196.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-30T11:49:19.177Z Australia’s fossil fuel exports generated more emissions than 44 least developed countries combined over a decade fossil fuels, CO2 emissions, coal exports, climate change, Global Witness, COP31, carbon budget, climate commitments, natural gas, coal mining, Paris Agreement, energy exports, climate leadership, Hunter Valley, net zero https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/simply-put-internally-displaced https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/25nov6zm/Simply-Put-30-OCT-displaced-hero-image-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/6b32j1mb/Simply-Put-displaced-30-Oct-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-30T11:15:52.090Z Simply Put: Internally displaced Climate Change, Governance, Mining, coal mine, Extreme weather, internally displaced persons https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/only-a-quarter-of-global-ecosystem-restoration-commitments-implemented-un-report-finds https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/5ditwrqe/iStock-2275165132.jpg Freshwater and marine ecosystems are among those experiencing the highest rates of degradation downtoearth en 2026-10-30T10:36:53.399Z Only a quarter of global ecosystem restoration commitments implemented, UN report finds ecosystem restoration, biodiversity targets, UN report, land degradation, marine conservation, freshwater ecosystems, climate change, nature conservation, global biodiversity, UN Decade, Asia restoration, carbon capture, wetland loss, plastic pollution, forest goals https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/a-stitch-in-time-how-marathwada-is-preparing-for-water-scarcity https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/mzjcd4p7/42.jpg Farmer Dyaneshwar Dound of Masai village, Jalna, says residents have repaired and constructed water harvesting structures, such as barrages and bunds, to arrest every rain spell for recharging groundwater downtoearth en 2026-10-30T09:51:17.567Z A stitch in time: How Marathwada is preparing for water scarcity Marathwada drought, water scarcity, rainfall deficit, El Niño impact, Masai village, water conservation, drought relief, WOTR campaign, shramdaan efforts, Jalna district, drought villages, monsoon deficit, water recharge, resilient farming, climate resilience https://www.downtoearth.org.in/economy/overarching-development-deficit-poverty-is-declining-but-not-fast-enough https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/0qzfsfeh/iStock-155463183.jpg In 2025, there were 1.2 billion multidimensionally poor people in the world downtoearth en 2026-10-30T09:47:00.544Z Overarching development deficit: Poverty is declining, but not fast enough multidimensional poverty, poverty index, basic amenities, poverty reduction, UNDP report, child mortality, South Asia, India poverty, development deficit, global poverty, sub-Saharan Africa, nutrition deprivation, living standards, population growth, poverty indicators https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/unusual-peak-indias-september-power-demand-surges-nearing-summer-levels https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/qbt5nhs8/25.jpg Peak power demand in 2026 touched 269 GW on September 10, just 1 GW below the year’s 270 GW peak recorded in May downtoearth en 2026-10-30T09:45:52.345Z Unusual peak: India's September power demand surges, nearing summer levels India power demand, September electricity, peak power demand, coal-based stations, renewable energy, electricity trends, humidity impact, irrigation demand, hydropower decline, climate summary, summer electricity, energy consumption, power generation, CEA data, Down To Earth https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-fresh-bay-of-bengal-system-raises-cyclone-concerns-heavy-rain-threatens-bihar-and-northern-india https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-30/kr2wloq0/HRk8-ZbQAAHHf.jpeg downtoearth en 2026-10-30T06:47:54.934Z Daily weather tracker: Fresh Bay of Bengal system raises cyclone concerns, heavy rain threatens Bihar and northern India Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Arnab, heavy rainfall, IMD forecast, Andaman Sea, northern India, red alert, western disturbance, flood warnings, coastal Andhra, hailstorms, orange alert, sub-Himalayan, gusty winds, temperature extremes