Changes in pattern of water releases from dams can help restore aquatic diversity

A new study shows how dams can be strategically operated to restore lost ecological functions  

Getting close and personal

The war on cancer intensifies as scientists try to tailor treatment according to a patient's genetic make-up

Sedimental attraction

A drowning delta can be rescued by changing the nature of its sediments, new theory claims

Suicide rate in US army is rising every year

American journalist Dahr Jamail has written two books on the fallout of the US occupation in Iraq. In an interview over Skype Jamail told Moyna …

Reversing food cycle

Processed and packaged food and sweetened beverages have become a part of our life. They have replaced traditional and fresh foods. Food companies,…

Race to procure COVID-19 vaccine doses: Where do countries stand?

India has confirmed the maximum number of doses at 1.6 billion

Global Eco Watch: Pregnant Gaur killed in Kerala; 6 held

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology 

A possible Indo-US trade agreement would be an imperialist attack on India’s farmers

Such a deal will have repercussions on our agricultural production and economy

In 2023, at least 3 cases challenging climate inaction were filed every week: Reports

Climate litigations worldwide have nearly tripled since 2017; In 2024, cases related to climate impacts including extreme weather events & …

Science & Technology - Briefs

Two bullies

APPS>>Spying ÔÇó US/UK

Twister jam

TV>> WEATHER REPORT • USA

Renewable energy estimated to attract 70% global energy investment in 2021: IEA

Coal is down but not out

What's critical at Durban: removing the firewall between developing and developed countries

Equity Watch

Americans not very different from their president

The US citizens are more concerned with cost than action to arrest climate change

Cheers Chiraq!

The French President calls for equity

Equity Primer

A look at why equity is so important at the climate negotiations

Talks begin in Australia for creating two Antarctic marine sanctuaries

Proposals for creating the protected areas have been pending for five years

Walmart and the other America

Exposing the rhetoric behind campaign for consumer rights

Toxic legacy

Nitrate pollution in California could affect 260,000 people

Ebb and flow of Kawasaki

Scientists say the spread of the mysterious disease may be linked to wind patterns

Nano intruders

Scientists fear nanoparticles may enter the food chain

Female bias?

Smoking trees

Cigarette money