https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/simply-put-water-crisis https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/tr1w2zvv/water.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/vpm9um2g/Simply-Put-24-OCT-water.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-24T06:44:51.041Z Simply Put: Water crisis Water https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/recommendations-for-the-week-3 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/unmtcll8/01.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/zj53j2gh/9780262054867.avif https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/gu47qa7q/embargo-9781668062333xlg.jpg Embargo is the inside story of the 1973-74 oil crisis that made the world downtoearth en 2026-10-24T06:43:54.305Z Recommendations for the week Environment, Africa, wildlife, Desert, National Geographic, Artificial intelligence (AI) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/food/forest-beneath-a-forest-what-jharkhands-prized-rugda-mushroom-reveals-about-life-underground https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/tb9exduz/52.jpg A local market in Jharkhand's Ranchi district, where rugda is a prized monsoon mushroom that sells for Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000 per kilogramme https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/vwhjkxfs/53.jpg A tribal couple harvests rugda mushrooms from a sal forest in the state's Khunti district https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/nqybe1pm/54.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-24T06:43:13.310Z Forest beneath a forest: What Jharkhand's prized rugda mushroom reveals about life underground Food, tribal, forest, Mushroom, Ruguda Mushroom https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/develop-a-single-index-for-low-pressure-systems https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-24/yxy7a549/Govindasamy-Bala.jpg Govindasamy Bala, a professor at the Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru downtoearth en 2026-10-24T06:42:18.319Z ‘Develop a single index for low-pressure systems' Climate Change, Southwest monsoon, extreme rainfall, Indian monsoon, Low-pressure systems, Monsoon Rainfall, Atmospheric Water Vapour, Govindasamy Bala https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/the-rise-of-açaí-what-india-can-learn-from-the-amazons-wellness-berry https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-24/beiueckw/1-Amazonian-families.jpg Açaí is vital to the livelihoods of many Amazonian families, but harvesting the fruit from tall, slender palms is difficult to mechanise. Pickers therefore rely on the physically demanding practice of climbing the trees to gather the berries https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-24/ggjjrpn7/2-cream-bowl.jpg Açaí cream bowl. Native to Brazil’s Amazon region, the açaí berry contains anthocyanins and other flavonoids, plant compounds associated with antioxidant activity, and is widely regarded as a superfood https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-24/c2nhwboy/Jamun.jpg Jamun, often gathered from forest regions, offers considerable potential for India’s food-processing industry while creating livelihood opportunities for local communities downtoearth en 2026-10-24T06:42:11.693Z The rise of açaí: What India can learn from the Amazon’s wellness berry Wildlife & Biodiversity, Biodiversity, Amazon rainforest, Biopiracy, Sustainable Food Systems, Açaí Berry, Wellness Trends, Forest Bioeconomy, Indigenous Fruits, Food Processing https://www.downtoearth.org.in/agriculture/soil-is-the-next-gold https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-24/odvfec1j/Soil-is-the-next-Gold.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-24T06:41:16.432Z Soil is the next Gold! Agriculture, Food, soil health, soil, Soil Science https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/loss-and-damage-fund-sets-aside-216-million-for-nepal-floods-a-fraction-of-recovery-needs https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/0nx860sp/iStock-2299324975.jpg The aftermath of devastating floods along the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal on August 28, 2026, which inundated riverside settlements. Heavy rainfall also flooded Kathmandu Valley on September 25, as shown here, and the country was struck by a flash flood again on October 11. downtoearth en 2026-10-23T14:54:50.298Z Loss and Damage Fund sets aside $21.6 million for Nepal floods, a fraction of recovery needs Climate Change, climate justice, Climate finance, Extreme weather, loss and damage fund, UN climate negotiations, United Nations' Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), nepal floods https://www.downtoearth.org.in/health/first-known-human-case-of-shamonda-virus-reported-in-france-patient-dies https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/ulg6hpn7/iStock-679531082.jpg Shamonda virus had previously been detected only in animals, mainly livestock. downtoearth en 2026-10-23T11:37:38.247Z First known human case of Shamonda virus reported in France; patient dies Shamonda virus, human case, France outbreak, immunocompromised, midge transmission, livestock virus, public health, WOAH report, WHO studies, animal infections, neurological symptoms, vaccine unavailable, Tedros Ghebreyesus, viral outbreaks, animal health https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/ipcc-fails-to-agree-on-climate-science-report-timeline-for-sixth-time-drawing-criticism-from-vulnerable-nations https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/l236kk5r/iStock-2296185079.jpg The aftermath of massive flooding along the Bhotekoshi River in Devighat, Nuwakot, Nepal, on August 28, 2026, which inundated low-lying areas and settlements along its banks. downtoearth en 2026-10-23T11:21:43.787Z IPCC fails to agree on climate science report timeline for sixth time, drawing criticism from vulnerable nations IPCC timeline, climate science, Seventh Assessment, Global Stocktake, vulnerable nations, Paris Agreement, climate action, Working Groups, scientific rigor, developing countries, climate mitigation, adaptation impacts, IPCC plenary, Jim Skea, climate delay https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/simply-put-yamuna-rejuvenation-project https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/wxbtk85t/Simply-Put-23OCT-Yamuna-hero-image-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/7krs90qz/Simply-Put-23-Oct-Yamuna-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-23T10:55:23.297Z Simply Put: Yamuna rejuvenation project Water, Pollution, Yamuna river, yamuna rejuvenation, save Yamuna https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/unprecedented-mountain-floods-in-assam-is-the-state-prepared https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/432m4ule/1000456471.png downtoearth en 2026-10-23T08:26:59.569Z Unprecedented mountain floods in Assam: Is the state prepared? Climate Change, Climate Change, Floods, Assam, Disaster, Mountain floods https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/nmcg-panel-to-investigate-origin-and-course-of-uttar-pradeshs-budhi-ganga-river https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/idcgz7fz/downtoearth-hindi2026-09-068012um5gI-stock-flood-Bihar.jpg River Ganga. downtoearth en 2026-10-23T07:36:56.225Z NMCG panel to investigate origin and course of Uttar Pradesh’s Budhi Ganga river Water, Water Resources, River Conservation, Uttar Pradesh, Ganga river, National Green Tribunal (NGT), river encroachment, Budhi Ganga, Floodplain Protection https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-heavy-rain-alert-continues-in-southern-india-himalayas-see-snowfall-as-delhi-stays-sunny https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/y2xmupd0/iStock-477110708.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-23T06:16:16.274Z Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain alert continues in southern India, Himalayas see snowfall as Delhi stays sunny heavy rainfall, IMD alert, Bay of Bengal, southern India, Himalayan snowfall, western disturbance, Delhi weather, orange alert, strong winds, Kerala rain, Tamil Nadu, Andaman weather, Lakshadweep, climate change, coastal warnings https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/severe-crisis-ahead-indias-major-reservoirs-lose-349-billion-cubic-metres-of-water-in-a-week-cwc-data-shows https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-23/skhmxmxc/iStock-2200310881.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-23T05:40:15.593Z Severe crisis ahead? India’s major reservoirs lose 3.49 billion cubic metres of water in a week, CWC data shows water crisis, reservoir levels, CWC data, southern reservoirs, Marathwada drought, water shortage, live storage, Tamil Nadu dams, Gujarat reservoirs, Maharashtra water, regional disparities, drought conditions, water availability, critical reservoirs, India water crisis https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/world-bank-launches-first-digital-strategy-to-expand-internet-access-jobs-and-ai-adoption https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-22/ocfutpui/iStock-1271072224.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-22T12:09:48.708Z World Bank launches first digital strategy to expand internet access, jobs and AI adoption digital strategy, internet access, AI adoption, World Bank, developing countries, affordable connectivity, digital skills, AI readiness, public services, economic growth, digital inclusion, AI computing, pay-as-you-go AI, cybersecurity, digital payments https://www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/how-the-fossil-fuel-industry-captured-australia-and-maintains-its-political-dominance https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-22/cipbd3xj/Banfossilfuelssaveourearth-Melbourneclimatestrike-IMG415833509067948-1024x683.jpg As public concern over worsening climate change grows, Australia’s fossil fuel industry has been asserting that coal and gas are central to technological innovation and economic security. downtoearth en 2026-10-22T11:55:15.157Z How the fossil fuel industry ‘captured’ Australia and maintains its political dominance fossil fuels, Australia coal, carbon populism, political lobbying, energy policy, coal exports, gas industry, climate change, carbon emissions, political donations, energy security, coal mining, clean coal, revolving door, climate policy https://www.downtoearth.org.in/air/simply-put-slip-into-grap https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-22/tmpsmosn/Simply-Put-22-OCT-Grap-hero-image-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-22/d4r1o0it/Simply-Put-22-Oct-Grap-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-22T11:19:00.664Z Simply Put: Slip into GRAP Air, Pollution, Delhi pollution, hibernation, delhi air emergency, Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/a-critical-flaw-affecting-70-of-all-websites-has-the-cybersecurity-world-panicked https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-22/m31pm4ot/iStock-537331500.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-22T11:10:21.670Z A critical flaw affecting 70% of all websites has the cybersecurity world panicked PHP flaw, cybersecurity, website security, critical vulnerability, PHP patch, open-source, digital supply chain, hacker threat, emergency updates, web developers, server security, cyber attack, PHP backbone, security flaw, online safety https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/daily-court-digest-major-environment-orders-october-22-2026 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-22/100ij3ot/Gavel.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-22T10:11:39.444Z Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 22, 2026) CSEAM, child safety, forest roads, Supreme Court, environment orders, child exploitation, forest conservation, multi-storey buildings, hash database, Himachal Pradesh, online safety, building safety, fire hazards, land permissions, environmental impact https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/cbd-cop17-new-guide-aims-to-put-animal-welfare-at-heart-of-biodiversity-health-policies https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-22/gsjbv0zd/iStock-1125920904.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-22T09:33:01.154Z CBD COP17: New guide aims to put animal welfare at heart of biodiversity, health policies animal welfare, biodiversity, COP17, wildlife trade, habitat protection, AMR, climate resilience, urban tree cover, wildlife corridors, One Health, zoonotic diseases, livestock systems, Global Action Plan, species protection, sustainable nutrition https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/indonesia-wildfires-choke-southeast-asia-as-toxic-haze-sparks-protests https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-22/n35kf494/ind.png downtoearth en 2026-10-22T08:43:32.177Z Indonesia wildfires choke Southeast Asia as toxic haze sparks protests Indonesia wildfires, toxic haze, Southeast Asia, forest fires, peatland fires, air pollution, El Niño, respiratory illness, land clearing, protests, national disaster, Singapore haze, Malaysia schools, cross-border action, carbon-rich soils