Biden’s climate summit: All eyes will be on the US, come April 22

An ambitious nationally determined contribution unveiled by the US at the Leaders Summit could help rebuild trust among sceptics

Richest 1% emit twice as much carbon as poorest 50%: Oxfam report

The richest 10% accounted for 46% of emissions growth; the poorest 50% accounted for 6%  

Neo-addiction

Youngsters are getting hooked on flavoured e-cigarettes. Studies belie manufacturers’ claims

GDP-driven growth is not sustainable, says UN report

Inclusive Wealth Report asks countries to reorient their economic policy planning and evaluation away from GDP targetting

Twenty-six countries commit US $560 million for UN development work

India pledges $9.28 million

Future shock, this?

Ears have been picked, where is the info?

Only 15% COVID-19 vaccine doses pledged by countries have materialised: WHO chief

Around 50 countries, mostly in Africa, will lag behind the global target of vaccinating 10% population in each country by September

IPCC report: Many changes to climate are irreversible now, says Guterres

The United Nations Secretary-General calls for complete pause on coal plants after 2021 during the launch of the 6th IPCC report

World falling behind on Sustainable Development Goals like reducing hunger & poverty, UN warns

None of the 17 goals on track to be met by 2030; New report emphasises need for systemic changes and global cooperation  

Markhor: The world’s largest wild goat now has a day of its own

The UN declared May 24 as ‘International Day of the Markhor’ on May 2, citing its iconic and economic importance

What is the Darien Gap? And why are more migrants risking this Latin American route to get to the US?

The challenging topography of humid, swampy rainforest as well as criminal gangs who control the area, make the route an extremely challenging …

Bites by exotic snakes rising in UK, as more people keep them as part of their occupation or hobby

Such bites are a challenge to healthcare professionals in the country, says a new study

Sustainable Development Goals: 36 changes in global indicator framework

Eight indicators added, six deleted

Global Eco Watch: Will burbot return to UK after half a century?

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

Melting to extinction

Biodiversity in the UK threatened due to climate changes

South Africa ends contact-tracing, CDC reduces isolation period — how the world's approach to tackle COVID-19 has evolved

Mask mandates also vary within countries; the type of mask is also a concern

Second guilty verdict against Monsanto in the US

Federal jury finds that Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide caused a man’s cancer

India’s progress in health outcomes dismal: UN report

The under-five mortality rate in the country still stands at 43 per 1,000 live births

Asia-Pacific moves slow on environment-related SDGs: Report

At this rate, the region will not achieve any of these SDGs by 2030

The world’s largest organism is slowly being eaten by deer

The organism has been around for about 14,000 years

In South Sudan, 4.5 million children need humanitarian support: UNICEF

An estimated 1.4 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition

Africa records 152 disasters every year

The impact of risk reduction on the ground is what matters most, say experts

Crazy ant gets a name

Species that gave pest exterminators a hard time identified

Hawaii narrowly escapes Hurricane Lane

Storm moves away from the archipelago after dumping rain