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
Portion of NCC airstrip in Kerala’s Idukki caves in amid heavy rain
Airstrip has been facing stiff opposition from state forest department and environmentalists, as it is located hardly 500 metres from the periyar …
Noida’s Supertech Twin towers done to dust in 9 seconds
Down To Earth’s photographer, Vikas Choudhary, captures the demolition of the towers with his camera
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 17, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Chasing the monsoon: 81% of India rain-starved; here’s how it differs from last year
In 2022, 13 subdivisions had reported ‘large deficient’ rainfall compared to 18 this year
Southwest monsoon progresses after stalling for 12 days
Experts Down To Earth spoke to suspect the stalling is connected with Typhoon Mawar, which has rapidly intensified in the Pacific Ocean
COVID-19: Kerala needs to revisit approach
As area-specific control measures are failing on the ground, the state needs to explore alternative strategies
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 …
Climate change deepens India’s north-south divide
India’s new government has to resolve tensions over climate disaster compensation between the Union government and its southern states
No framework to regulate tourism in Antarctica at annual Antarctic Treaty Kochi meet, decision pushed to next meeting
Decision on proposal to designate emperor penguin as a Specially Protected Species within the Antarctic Treaty System could not be arrived at
Kerala's Rs 20,000 crore package for COVID-19 outbreak: How far will it go?
Kerala had 60 cases of those infected by the novel coronavirus as of March 23, 2020
Why are fish not considered wildlife in India, ask piscean experts
Fish species, especially those found in Indian freshwaters, will become extinct if legal protection is not provided, experts say
Kerala’s high-speed rail project may turn into environmental disaster, flag experts
The high-speed railway line will reduce travel time between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod district to four hours; but experts have …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 18, 2023)
Biporjoy: Very severe cyclone over central Arabian Sea advancing northwards as monsoon arrives in Kerala
The storm system is moving towards Karachi and Gujarat, according to weather forecast model
River revived: MGNREGA bring Palakkad women to water conservation forefront
India’s largest group of women well diggers and a unique river conservation movement
Were warning signs about bird flu in Kerala overlooked
Farmers claim to have reported illness and death of ducks in Alappuzha district to the administration; but precious time was lost confirming the cause
Kerala confirms bird flu after hundreds of ducks die
Some 36,000 birds will have to be culled after the H5N8 strain of bird flu was detected in the central districts of Kottayam and Alappuzha
Kerala must opt for heat-tolerant rice varieties for better yield: Study
Rise in temperature and reduction in rainfall under present and future climate scenario affected rice yield, thereby reducing crop maturity time
Under-five and neonatal mortality: Variation between states offsets India’s achievement
68.2 per cent of all children deaths due to malnutrition, rates comparable to sub-Saharan Africa: Lancet paper
As told to Parliament (February 9, 2022): Chapters on agriculture added to NCERT curriculum
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Bird flu scare in Kerala: What’s pushing sudden rise in cases again?
Mass culling of ducks in Kerala spark loss fears among farmers
COVID-19: Reasons behind Kerala’s second wave and how state is handling it
Active case pool in the state second-highest in country after Maharashtra
Kerala government abandons controversial Athirappilly hydroelectric project amid widespread protests
Tribal communities welcome move, see it as a victory over organised lobbies
Why the proposed Silver Line rail project in Kerala is a non-starter
The project is not economically viable; it will also have social and environmental impacts; instead, the government should look at possible …