DTE Coverage: Centre contemplates ban on ‘ferocious’ dog breeds
Down To Earth explores various facets of issue
How do microplastics end up in babies' poop?
Most products given to babies are made of polyethylene terephthalate or PET
Roman legions, Boer wagons, lions, Cecil Rhodes: Some dogs being considered for ban by Centre have fascinating histories
However, ‘free-ranging dogs’ are a massive crisis and should be the government’s focus, says scientist
Faulty policies allow unchecked use of multilayered plastic
The government has no clue how to deal with multilayered plastic and the industry has been aided by the government’s lackadaisical attitude
Pit bulls went from America’s best friend to public enemy — now they’re slowly coming full circle
If a dog has “vicious propensities”, the owner is assumed to share in this projected violence, both legally and generally in public …
We never gave any thought to ferocious dog breeds so far: S Theodore Baskaran
Down To Earth spoke to conservation writer, historian, naturalist and veteran activist S Theodore Baskaran on the Centre contemplating a ban on …
Dogs do not belong on streets — the current menace is a result of abandonment and human perfidy
The humane action would be to own and rehome dogs or euthanise them, as suggested by Gandhi in 1926, in kindness and responsibility more …
Karnataka High Court stays Centre’s circular on banning 23 ‘ferocious’ dog breeds
The circular will be only stayed in the State of Karnataka, the single judge bench said
Centre contemplating ban on wolf dogs. But what about the hybrids roaming India’s wilds?
We hardly know about people breeding wolf dogs in India; but we do know they are prevalent in the wild, say experts
10 methods companies bet on to cut single-use plastic use
Several firms claim to have either started or plan to use eco-friendly cutlery, recycled plastic, biodegradable lids and other ways firms are …
For better or worse, your dog’s behaviours can impact your quality of life
Young pet owners’ personality and their attachment towards the dog are key to understand their well-being
Are catnip and treats like it safe for cats? Here’s how they affect their minds and moods
Provided they can walk away at any time, it seems reasonable to let them opt in to a fun time
Opinion: Community support can go a long way in properly implementing homeless dog management policies
Dog lover or not, everyone agrees that streets are no place for any dog and they shouldn’t be there
Supreme Court turns down plea to ban PET bottles, packaging
Environmentalists say fresh studies suggest they may be harmful to health
Pit bull attacks in South Africa — a historian sheds light on the issues
Breed specific legislation is being strongly pushed for currently, but history suggests it does not work
Worldwide legal wildlife trade increased by 2,000% since 1980
The trade has become highly unsustainable, a report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services …
‘Vermin, serious threat to children’s lives’: Kerala state child rights body moves SC for culling stray dogs
Also asks for strict action against those abandoning animals; 6,276 attacks reported in state this year