Large share of India’s threatened endemic species in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka: Study
Tackling threats from agro industry, small-holder farming, grazing plantations most effective in reducing extinction risk
Kundapur rolls out clean beach after 6 years for Olive Ridleys
Two groups in Kundapur cleaned its best beach of trash and also initiated efforts to monitor turtle movements in the area
Why this downpour now in Bengaluru?
City not expected to see clear skies in the coming days
Unused stock, reduced damage: Why iron ore sale ban was relaxed in Karnataka
Situation because of which ban was imposed 10 years ago now ‘changed for the better’, Supreme Court says
Monsoon 2022: The North East may be deluged, but the west coast is dry; here is why
A combination of different climatic factors is bringing more moisture to the northeastern region, while taking moisture away from the western …
How can you make a westward-flowing river flow east: Activists on Bedti-Varada interlinking
Bedti-Varada river interlinking is an unscientific project that will drain public money, say critics
Karnataka home minister opposes Kasturirangan Report on ESA, calls it ‘unscientific’
MoEF&CC’s draft notification for declaring 20,668 sq km of ESZ in Karnataka faces tough resistance from local MLAs
Why Karnataka politicians are wrong in opposing Western Ghats ESA
Opposition by ministers and legislators putting forest resources at risk, say green activists
Why the Bedti-Varada river inter-linking project is not technically feasible
The adverse effects that will be caused by the interlinking of rivers and diversions from the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats terrain, are …
Clean impression: Ironers in Bengaluru ditch coal irons for LPG alternatives to beat harmful fumes
Ironers on average save 133 minutes a day with LPG irons and are able to press 9-12 clothes more; they also save around Rs 850 on fuel a month, …
Freshwater crab species with striking colours found in Western Ghats
Citizen scientist with no experience make accidental discovery in Karnataka; collaborates with scientists to write paper
International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast
Whale shark landings and stranding are largely reported from Kerala, according to WTI
How community virtual classes can bridge learning gap, address inequality
A key advantage of CVCL is that self-learning and teacher / peer-guided modalities can be combined within the same model
Bengaluru, Lucknow flooding: What do we mean by water-sensitive cities?
Inadequate urban planning means thirsty and flooded cities have become the new normal: Part 1
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 10, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
States fined thousands of crores over waste — but how did NGT calculate the penalty amount?
Fine determined on polluter pays principle, equated to environmental compensation and cost of restoration
75 years of people’s power: How Yerlapady in Karnataka sourced funds to manage grey water
The village made efficient use of MGNREGS funds to construct soak pits
Urban ladder: How ODF India tries to manage faecal sludge
In the absence of adequate rural treatment plants, a few states rope in underutilised urban facilities
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 22, 2022)
Cyclone update: ‘Mandous’ rising at dangerous intensity, three Tamil Nadu districts on red alert
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in most parts of north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
During the night: Mandous makes landfall; brings rain, water-logging and traffic disruptions
Mandous is now headed to Karnataka, where it could bring substantial rainfall
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 19, 2022)
New air filter technology found to deactivate over 99% of SARS-CoV-2 delta variant
Innovative antimicrobial air filter uses ingredients found in green tea
Krack-a-Dawna: How a young couple pioneered natural farming in Mysuru
Today, after 37 years, Vivek and Julie are involved in helping mitigate rural problems through activism and policy
Saseendran’s ‘tiger cull’: Kerala forest minister made a gaffe; but state’s human-wildlife conflict needs redressal
Removing invasive plants, restoring vanishing wildlife corridors and eco-restoration inside forests should be the solution to human-wildlife …
