For frugality and sensible use

Why liquidate our future?

I really have no problem with the World Bank

No free lunches in India

2006: the tiger re-appears

The mean world of climate change

Green buildings: how to redesign

There is a buzz about green buildings

Act locally, benefit globally

This is a real life story of the world’s three wicked problems, one opportunity and a new way to confront global challenges

Knowledge doctrines

Ordering a new world

The battle of the Indian bulge -- I

2 sides of an unnatural coin

C for clean

An extremely do-able job

Poultry business too serious to be left to industry

What monsoon means

Bridge gap between planning and engineering to shift to sustainable mobility

Countries’ policies for sustainable transport have the right intentions, but are incomplete and selective

Recycle waste 'In-my-Backyard'

The business of recycling only works when it discounts the costs of health and environment of poor people working in dangerous conditions

Down To Earth makes debut at Jaipur Literature Festival 2017

Down To Earth released its annual report on India's State of Environment 2017 at Jaipur Literature Festival 2017. It was followed by a riveting …

Indian Budget 2016: In conversation with Sunita Narain

Budget 2016 was a surprise due to its thrust on strengthening the rural sector. DTE Editor Sunita Narain explains what it holds for the …

Time for new environmentalism

When planting trees is a curse

Why is rain a tragedy for cities?

Don't give up the fight

The poverty of policy