Iconic Tiger Hill near Darjeeling under ‘development’ threat, NGT pulls up government departments

An environmentalist moved court listing several detrimental activities in the  area; departments nudge one another 

Elephant tourism often involves cruelty — here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions

Part of the problem lies with governments, as many have marketed tourism as a way to fund conservation projects

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 4, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Study highlights need for tourism industry to curb emissions: Yellowstone case shows travel’s big footprint

The park generates over 1.03 megatonnes of CO2 annually, travel to and from the park contributes to 90% of it

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 2, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal  

An offer Khaleda Zia can't reject

African tourism surging, but challenges remain

Security concerns, poaching are undermining efforts to promote tourism in the continent

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Paradise lost

History on two wheels

Phoney dance

Unwanted guests

3,500 captive elephants are used to entertain tourists in India: Study

Report focuses on situation of captive elephants across Asia, including India

What ails these hill-stations?

Thailand's sorrow

Swamped by a surge in tourist population, Thailand has but to turn towards alternative tourism

Showcasing nature

Rural holiday

Tourists are treated as guests in a small Sikkimese village

Supreme Court lifts ban on tiger tourism

Directs states to prepare tiger conservation plans in six months

International agencies launch sustainable tourism programme

Programme to focus on resource efficiency, conservation and new technologies

Farmers flay golf greens

Tourism concerns

Himalayan plunder

Tourism has wreaked havoc on Sikkim's natural resources

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Hazardous highway

Wages of success