Report paints thought-provoking picture of developing world due to climate change
The report says that climate change threatens the economic growth trajectories of India, Bangladesh and Indonesia
Neem-coated growth
The Union government's decision to produce neem-coated urea will not only improve soil health and agriculture, but also halt its illegal …
A rupee's worth
Jyotika Sood reveals how cooperative societies believe in taking an extra rupee from farmers but not sparing 78 paise
Will imposition of green taxes be viable?
Down To Earth's round table on fiscal instruments to manage the environment brought together economists, environmentalists and representatives …
India's gold follies and food security
Why are lawmakers so ready to forego huge tax revenues on gold but baulk at spending on food for the poor?
Small policy
The Union government's decision to strengthen small-scale industries will have serious repercussions on the efforts to save environment
G20 nations subsidise fossil fuel exploration by $88bn a year: study
Study carried out by US and UK experts is the “most detailed breakdown yet of global fossil fuel subsidies”
Extreme climate can halve crop yields: Study
Global research quantifies impact of climate extremes on staple crops maize, spring wheat, rice and soybeans
Metal meltdown
The global crash in aluminium prices, triggered by overproduction in China, is forcing Indian companies to shut down operations. The solution may …
Budget 2017 Analysis with Sunita Narain
Centre for Science and Environment and Down to Earth analysed the 2017 Budget by Arun Jaitley. The major takeaway is that there is very little …
Paying nature's bill
Tax reforms, which would penalise the unlimited use of nature, are fast becoming an imperative part of preparing national budgets, prodded by the …
Costs and benefits of India's waste disposal options
Urban India produces 120,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste each day. Businesses want to burn this garbage to produce electricity, using …
'I don't want subsidies'
For five years the non-profit Centre for Renewable Energy has been promoting and selling expensive solar lamps to poor families in Nepal. Today …
‘Compost too needs subsidy’
Agriculture scientist Preeti Joshi has the recipe for the perfect compost and has been promoting it in Wardha district of Maharashtra for …
India’s food self-sufficiency is conditional to drought-hit districts
For over 40 years India’s net sown areas remain the same; drought-hit areas have to increase production to match food demand
More bite, less to chew
The most controversial aspect of the food security law is the restructuring of the public distribution system to cover an unprecedented 67 per …
'Fossil fuel subsidies should be deemed as negative climate finance'
Experts cite examples of many countries which have begun diverting fossil fuel subsidies towards development projects
Look at the sun
Government has made half-baked efforts to promote solar pumps, a cost-effective irrigation tool
Study identifies genes linked to obesity
The results could provide new insights into weight-loss therapies and help prevent metabolism-associated diseases
‘Manipulate market, lower drug prices’
In times of rising costs of healthcare compounded by shortage of funds, UNITAID, a UN organisation, was set up in 2006 to improve access to life-…
Difficult to digest
After much debate, the Cabinet cleared the food security bill. Will it really ensure food for every Indian?
Organic farming: Reaping mixed benefits
Contradictory state of affairs in two Uttaranchal villages highlights both potential and obstacles of organic farming. The paradox has cropped up …
Unorganized players give e-bike a bad name
For a growing section of riders, e-bikes are a cool way out of increasing fuel costs. Naveen Munjal’s firm Hero Electric leads India’…
Countdown to Cancun: Agricultural subsidies
why should four per cent of the agricultural workforce (mostly affluent) in high-income countries reap the rich harvest of an international trade …
India’s rainfall patterns changing drastically, say Stanford scientists
Longer dry spells and wetter wet spells could spell doom for the Indian agriculture, they warn