After 89 years, frog endemic to the higher altitudes of Western Ghats ‘rediscovered’
A more detailed description of the ‘near threatened’ species & its habitats will bolster conservation efforts
Fourth industrial revolution: ‘4IR critical for India’
India has a well thought out ecosystem of data and a young population that can be skilled for the new technologies
Climate change is real: Strong cyclones to reduce in Bay of Bengal, rise in Arabian Sea by 2050, says study
Globally, the risk of strong tropical cyclones is expected to become more than double by 2050, according to the study
More rainfall in store for Andhra after unusual post-monsoon floods. Here’s what is causing it
The state witnessed a see-saw rainfall pattern since the beginning of October due to global warming
What Chennai (and India) must do to prevent urban flooding
Infrastructure upgradation, coordination between government agencies and nature-based solutions is the mantra to Chennai’s flood woes
Gudalur’s Gene Pool Garden is an example of participatory forest management
An enthusiastic conservation effort that was thwarted for want of funds, was finally converted into an eco-tourism centre through people’s …
Committee must take steps to curb elephant deaths by trains in Kerala, Tamil Nadu: NGT
Committee to work in coordination with the Railways, Wildlife Institute of India as well as Kerala and Tamil Nadu
How Tamil Nadu's Amma Canteen scheme stood the test of time
The scheme has successfully catered to poor people for years and was modified to adapt to the pandemic crises
Fresh water is turning saltier, flags study
Freshwater salinization can poison drinking water and increase chloride concentrations in it over time, the study underlines
Why are Ennore residents protesting against Adani’s Kattupalli Port expansion project?
The project could impact the livelihood of around 50,000 villagers and cause widespread environmental degradation, say activists
How India’s farmers’ protests could upend the political landscape
The cycle of farmer agitations and the linkage with the main trade union federations suggests the possibility of the future growth of the …
Cyclone Nivar: Chennai shut as rains cause flooding in several parts
Around 0.1 million people, including 28,161 children, were evacuated to 1,694 relief camps across Tamil Nadu from low-lying areas
Tamil Nadu moved to guard Cauvery delta. So why are farmers still worried?
The Act aims to prohibit hydrocarbon projects in the delta region. But it doesn't cover all districts, a major concern among farmers
Rains could intensify further in flood-hit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
15 of 32 Tamil Nadu’s districts received more than 10 times the normal rainfall on December 1
Industrial accidents: Time for Neyveli Lignite to take a call
Management should decide the fate of the old plant units immediately
Powerful winds of change: How India can benefit from offshore
After policy framework, industry now needs support
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 3, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 31, 2023)
Elephant Whisperers: It can promote a nuanced understanding of the pachyderm-human relationship, say experts
However, expecting it to help generate solutions to the complex problems concerning wild as well as captive elephants in India is a tall order
Groundwater quality deteriorating in Tamil Nadu’s industrial areas: CSE
The most serious pollution threat to groundwater was from calcium, chloride and iron, associated with sewage and pollution from tannery waste
Anandatheertha, the sage who lived for Kaveri, dies
Anandatheertha lived a life of intense commitment to the Kaveri. He died in landslide in Talakaveri on August 6
COVID-19: Bereft of clarity, why relief measures for Indian poor are not enough
Implementation of relief measures remains a concern. Those not registered under PDS scheme can be affected, say experts
Swachh Bharat Mission: Nilgiris sets example of community effort
More than 100,000 tribals, dalits and women raised a loan of Rs 20 crore to build toilets, after the incentive of Rs 12,000 per household was …
Chennai, southern Andhra brace as Michaung gets set to barrel east coast
Low-lying Chennai, with its rivers, waterbodies and encroachment, has been victim to urban flooding in 2015 and 2021
Cauvery turmoil: Karnataka farmers seek alternatives to water-intensive crops
Paddy farmers in Mandya district shifting to horticultural and plantation crops