Forest fires in India increased by 125 per cent in last two years

Madhya Pradesh recorded most forest fires than any other state in 2017

Diwali amid COVID-19: Delhi air quality deteriorates as evening progresses

It could hit emergency levels if there is increased emission from firecrackers

Extreme weather leaves none of the 5 continents untouched

Unusual heat wave, floods, wildfire, extreme rain and drought hit everyone worldwide

Brazil forest fire threatens local tribe

Loggers have been accused of starting fires to drive away the indigenous people

Satellite data to help predict regions that risk having wildfires

Protect indigenous rights to save Amazon forest, urge leaders at COP28

Amazonian Indigenous leaders will be calling for urgent action to protect their rights, end industrial mining to pave way for Brazil COP

‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future

As global temperatures rise, fires are also spreading farther north and into the Arctic

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 30, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Amazon forests threatened: 10% more wildfires than last year, environmental gains may be undone

Anthropogenic climate change has made the forests more prone to wildfires

About 50 houses subside in underground coal fire in Jharkhand’s Jharia

Gas leak followed by house subsidence forces authorities to evacuate entire settlement

Massive forest fire breaks out in Goregaon Film City, Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Cause of fire yet to be established

As told to Parliament (April 4, 2022): Amit Shah plays down Opposition worries on data collection Bill

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Global Eco Watch: Chinese pink dolphin numbers rise in Pearl river estuary

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology

Indonesian forest fire rages on; refuses to die down

The fire has been fuelled by peat deposits, according to reports

International panel submits report on transboundary haze in Singapore

The government plans to keep the recommendations confidential

Getting fighter-friendly

Ancient roots of a modern holiday

When May Day meant rebirth of the soil

Degradation of Amazon rainforest affecting its natural function

Fallout could be linked to increasing droughts

Will PM 2.5 levels in Delhi-NCR go back to pre-pandemic levels this winter?

The answer lies in air pollution control measures, finds assessment by CSE

In Chile, huge wildfires have killed at least 131 people — but one village was almost untouched

Climate change means it is likely that Chile will be even more prone to huge fires in future

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 2, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Brigid’s Day: how a festival of fire and fertility connects Christian Ireland with its pagan past

The beliefs and lore around both Brigit the goddess and Brigid the saint are almost identical and it is generally accepted that one developed …

Chile records its deadliest wildfire in 123 years, may be linked to climate change

Five of the top 10 deadliest wildfires globally since 1900 have occurred since 2018

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 6, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

Living with wildfire: How to protect more homes as fire risk rises in a warming climate

Prevention and suppression will always be critical pieces of wildfire strategy, but climate adaptation means everyone has a role