What triggers desertification in India
A low down on the most important causes behind desertification in every state of the country. Addressing these will be critical to meet targets …
Apple production in Himachal likely to fall by more than 50% this year, courtesy extreme weather
Experts say that the changes in weather this year have not been seen before, which has had a profound impact on the apple crop
Will picket your stores in winter, Himachal apple growers threaten Adani Agri Fresh
Apple growers are unhappy over Adani Agri Fresh setting arbitrary prices of apples, which has led to market fluctuation
Himachal plagued by fertiliser scarcity as apple season peaks
If apple trees do not get fertilisers at the right time, it will result in less flowering, less production and low quality apples
Shimla is fragile; it does not need counter-magnet and satellite towns
Instead of increasing infrastructure in Shimla to promote tourism, the government should fix tourist inflow and improve existing amenities
Can mountains of Himachal Pradesh bear weight of heliports and helicopters?
To protect the state from natural disasters, the government should seek the opinion of environmental experts, geologists and local people before …
How good hydroelectric really is: Non-profit's report calls out sector
Himdhara report alleges ecological costs, falling revenues, oversight in Himachal hydel projects
Clean champions: This Himachal couple trains teachers and students to promote sustainable living practices
Shruti and Abhishek Taneja realised the need for such programmes after moving to Solan in 2014, having worked in Delhi and Mumbai
Peepal Farm: An organic ‘No-till’ farm that sustains people and rescues animals
Robin Singh and Shivani Bhalla’s end goal is the welfare of their animals. But they have set up structures around their farm which …
Another disaster in Himachal Pradesh: What is the reason?
The region has seen many disasters, and most of them are directly related to massive engineering projects planned in the area
What are cloudbursts and why are they increasing in India?
Cloudbursts and resulting landslides are likely to increase in future with rise in greenhouse gas emissions
Hottest March in 122 years damages wheat crop across North India
heat is a temperature-sensitive crop that requires a cool temperature, especially in March when it is at its final stage
Galgal: Some zest and a punch
India is said to be the centre of origin for citrus fruits like galgal, but disasters such as the recent flash floods in Chamoli threaten their …
NGT orders stay on Draft Shimla Development Plan 2041
Plan will have disastrous consequences for environment and public safety, National Green Tribunal cautioned
DTE Coverage: 2023 North India deluge
Down To Earth reports from the ground on why the hills and plains of northern India got inundated
Kath-Kuni: A young architect brings back the glory of his homeland's traditional architecture
Rahul Bhushan, a 29-year-old Himachali local and alumnus of CEPT is trying to bring back the glory of Kath-Kuni structures
Kinnaur landslide exposes fragile Himachal landscape again
Increases in the number of construction projects in a sensitive region like the Himalayas would lead to accidents like landslides
Save the Himalayan Grey Langur
Restricted to a small part of Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba, the species is facing threats and apathy
Do forest fires hinder solar power production?
A new study has found that forest fires that break especially during the summer season play a major role in reducing solar power generation in …
Rising heatwaves ravage the Himalayas; here’s why
According to experts, the hot winds blowing in from Pakistan could also have been the reasons behind the unusually high temperatures in many …
Himachal needs help to tackle growing drug problem
Nearly a third of Himachal Pradesh's population are the youth, a population group particularly vulnerable to drug abuse
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 17, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Sarsa: Rivulet associated with pivotal moment in Guru Gobind Singh’s life is dying
The Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial complex, one of India’s largest manufacturing hubs, is located near the Sarsa and …
COVID-19: Himachal stares at labour crisis ahead of apple harvest
With no labourers arriving at the peak of harvest, Himachal’s apple growers face a tough time looking for alternatives
Why is Himachal seeing a spike in scrub typhus? Its weather trajectory holds the answer
Excessive rains this year due to changing weather patterns have led to proliferation of mites that cause scrub typhus in state