The war in Ukraine hasn’t left Europe freezing in the dark, but it has caused energy crises in unexpected places
Europe’s intensive energy stockpiling in the summer of 2022 caused a huge jump in global prices for LNG. Many utilities in less developed …
Gender gaps in food: 150 million more women went hungry than men in 2021
Over 800 million went hungry last year; Gender equality and food security directly related, says report
Russia, Ukraine reach landmark deal to resume Kyiv’s grain exports from Black Sea ports
The deal opens a path for significant volumes of commercial food exports from three key Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea namely Odesa, …
DTE Analysis: Siberia witnesses over 150% rise in air pollution
Estimates suggest emissions due to fires may turn atmospheric carbon sink Siberian taiga forests into source of carbon
CSE-DTE mark World Environment Day with release of State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures
A highlight of this year’s report is a ranking of Indian states on parameters like environment, agriculture, public health and infrastructure
Russia—Ukraine war has nearly doubled household energy costs worldwide — new study
Rising energy prices are making households more vulnerable to energy poverty, particularly during the cold season
Africa is being courted by China, Russia and the US. Why the continent shouldn’t pick sides
World order is undergoing a structural transformation and the continent is an obvious contender for major power courting
Russia to supply 100 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccine to India
The pharmaceutical company will carry out phase-3 clinical trials and distribution of the vaccine under the agreement; Indian manufacturers …
COP27: Russian invasion of Ukraine released 8 million tonnes carbon till September, says report
At least 1.4 million tonnes of GHG emissions have been released due to the movement of refugees, both within Ukraine and to Europe due to the …
UN chief slams ‘immoral’ profiteering from fossil fuels amid global energy crisis
Calls for windfall tax to fund fair policies and sustainable energy solutions
India should not prefer Russian COVID-19 vaccine over own: Vaccinologist Peter Hotez
India has a golden chance to emerge as a superpower; vaccine dissemination would be a paramount challenge, Hotez says in an …
South Africa topples Tunisia as most food secure — what are the lessons for sub–Saharan Africa
Governments must employ multi-pronged approach to ensure affordability, availability, quality and safety of food
This sand battery could be a solution for Europe’s energy crisis
A new technology is keeping a Finland town warm with renewable energy
Afghanistan under Taliban: A decade’s progress eroded in a year, says UN
Cascading crises, almost 700,000 jobs vanished, finds report
Global Eco Watch: How climate may have helped exacerbate Spanish Flu
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
India to be 'leading manufacturer' of Russia’s 'doubtful' trial vaccine
Experts caution Indian government against hastened response; Russia researchers claim their vaccine is the best
Dash for gas: 7 new countries enter African gas markets
84% new reserves to come up in the 7 countries that have no history of fossil gas exploitation, finds Global Energy Monitor
Maharashtra onion crisis: Farmers bearing the brunt of low demand, poor export
Produce rates may remain low until export-worthy summer harvest arrives in the market
Extreme weather events, Russia-Ukriane war escalating onion prices globally
Countries banning exports to stabilise prices; posing threat to food security and nutrition
COVID-19 unlockdown is a challenge and an opportunity at the same time
It will generate medium-term challenges but also presents an opportunity to accelerate the shift to more sustainable and equitable growth
Coronavirus update: Scientists criticise Russia’s vaccine announcement
The ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine has not undergone large trials to test its safety and efficacy, warn scientists
COVID-19 deaths may be more than what’s reported: WHO
Is Delhi govt not counting deaths caused due to comorbidities as COVID-19 deaths?
