Over 500 died in human-elephant conflict in Odisha in last 5 years
Around a quarter of these deaths occurred during summer season between April and June
Mangrove coverage is declining, but there is hope, flags study
Mangrove coverage can increase despite sea-level rise if sediment supply is sufficient and land accommodation space available, according to the study
Barrier to cyclone storms: Odisha plans to plant mangroves along its coast
The proposal is to raise mangroves and casuarinas in around 109 and 4,000 hectares of land along the coastal belt
Another elephant electrocuted in Odisha, the second in 10 days
Some 119 jumbos were electrocuted in Odisha between 2009 and 2019, according to the statistics of the forest department
How eco-tourism can promote ecological security, livelihood opportunities in Tamil Nadu
Forest dependents and other tribes who live inside the forest face adverse livelihood issues
Germany commits over $200 million for shattered Brazilian Amazon; but is it enough?
The flow of capital alone won’t combat the issue of deforestation until its amalgamation with government policies and laws regarding the …
About 20,000 tonnes of Red Sanders were smuggled from India between 2016 and 2020: Report
Heartwood of Red Sanders is in demand in the domestic and international markets for making furniture, handicrafts and musical instruments
Why Karnataka politicians are wrong in opposing Western Ghats ESA
Opposition by ministers and legislators putting forest resources at risk, say green activists
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 23, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
IUCN urges Europe to implement nature restoration law
Failing to spend on nature restoration can inflict long-term economic impacts, warns IUCN
Endangered Species Day 2023: Elephants to buffaloes, creatures around us that are in danger
Animal conservation in India brings creatures like tigers to mind. But many commonly talked about creatures are in need of public attention as …
Davos 2023: Can AI make wildfire mitigation efficient? WEF’s FireAId initiative shows how
Successful pilot in Turkey reduced both response time and risk to firefighters; can be scaled up: WEF report
Huts of knowledge: These tribal women in Odisha teach their next generation about forests through ‘kutir’ meetings
Apart from sharing traditional knowledge, the women at these meetings also spread awareness on ownership rights
Displaced from the hills: Livelihoods of tribal communities in Eastern Ghats under threat
Importance of biodiversity for communities dependant on agriculture has assumed greater significance with new farm laws, which may result in …
Brazil lost rainforest the size of Jamaica in 2019-2020: Institute
There was a 9.5 per cent jump in deforestation of the Brazillian Amazon since 2019, in line with President Jair Bolsonaro’s anti-…
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 23, 2020)
Trichy’s elephant rescue centre is a haven for abused pachyderms
Since its commencement last year, the centre has cared for those elephants who have been ill-treated by private owners
A losing battle to protect forest elephants in Central Africa
Unless urgent conservation action is taken, the world stands to lose this charismatic species
Jaisalmer villagers march 225 kilometres to get sacred groves listed as ‘oran land’
More than 100 orans documented by a non-profit still listed as wastelands
Chhattisgarh village under demolition for Hindalco mine, villagers claim foul play
At least 50 families have been relocated, claims official. A house was razed on June 2
As told to Parliament (December 22, 2022): Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes
Around 11% of India falls in Zone V, which is the most seismically active
Over half of world’s mangroves face collapse due to human actions and climate change
Mangrove ecosystems play crucial role in sequestering carbon, providing livelihoods and protecting populations from hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 25, 2024)
Fifth-warmest year: 2021 was marked by floods, heatwaves, other climate anomalies for Europe
Europe experienced its warmest summer ever last year
Restrictions can be relaxed within a kilometre of eco-sensitive zones, Supreme Court indicates
The court will give its verdict on this matter on March 24