Keep on the grass
Alpine pastures are thriving despite policies to encourage grazing. But Himalayan pastures languish despite strong conservationist policies
Mexico's Chihuahuan desert holds some of the largest natural crytals
Boom
Problem: Terrain forbids sprawl as in cities in the plains; Status: Alarming population density (people per sq km); Challenge: Policy question is:…
Science and Technology - Briefs
Global Eco Watch: Atlantic Salmon returning to Maine river after dam removals
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
Monarch butterfly numbers rise even as scientists sound extinction alarm
Monarch numbers rose to 56. 5 million this year from a record low of 34 million last year
Why we celebrate rivers
More than 100 groups in at least 36 countries again pay their respects to rivers on this International Day of Action for Rivers
SC stays order evicting resorts near Mudumalai sanctuary
Madras High Court had given three months to vacate the area
Grasslands in Western Ghats diverted for resort construction
The 120 room, five-star luxury resort is being built in Chikkamagalur district of Karnataka in association with international hotel chains