‘FAO acknowledges that it neglected costs of food systems in its accounting’
Alexander Muller, former FAO assistant director-general talks about how the impacts and cost of natural capital as well as social …
South Africa’s Agulhas long-billed lark: adapting and surviving despite farming taking over their nesting grounds
Because it only occurs in a small part of South Africa, the Agulhas long-billed lark presents ecotourism value and forms part of South Africa&…
When did the Anthropocene begin on Earth?
Although global archaeological data show that human transformation of environments began at different times in different regions, by 3,000 years …
IPCC report on global warming of 1.5°C: Seven things that emerge from the first look
The reprot suggests that it has become extremely improbable to achieve the 1.5°C goal purely by reducing emission
Rethink usefulness of trading water: UN human rights expert
States must ensure appropriate legal measures to prevent price speculation of water
The Pandemic Information Gap: The Brutal Economics of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is caused by a lack of good information. A pandemic is essentially an information problem: this is the enlightening and …
Will Paul Ehrlich's prediction finally come true?
The Green Revolution may have prevented the fate that was forecasted for a world bursting at the seams and unable to feed itself. But unlimited …
WHO declares Algeria, Argentina malaria-free
Algeria last reported indigenous transmission of the disease in 2013, while Argentina recorded its last case in 2010
Climate change is putting even resilient and adaptable animals like baboons at risk
The research suggests that by 2070, several baboon species might be at significant ri…
Entrepreneurship funds in Africa: distinguishing the good from the bad
Some entrepreneurship support models work better than others. And how they are set up is key
Chimeras of afterlife
A growing number of the elite are freezing their bodies in the hope for a rebirth. Is it possible?
Climate talks: what is at stake in agriculture sector
Issues, which are being discussed under the agriculture sector, will have long-term impacts on various countries, particularly the vulnerable ones
Streams of trouble
As demand for water becomes unmanageable, conflicts are brewing between nations that share transboundary freshwater reserves. Such conflicts are …
Dying too soon or living long with disability
The Lancet report on state of the world's health identifies key drivers of ill health, disability and death in countries to help governments …
Cities free their roads of cars to fight air pollution
Bikers and pedestrians are slowly reclaiming their space in metropolises as well as other urban centres to reduce vehicle emission and toxicity …
Global Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (December 29, 2019 – January 5, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
Top 10 stories of the week that was (August 5-August 11)
Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from the week just gone by
Hepatitis in children: Scientists have found a possible cause for the mystery outbreak
Childhood hepatitis is caused by an infection from one of the hepatitis viruses (such as hepatitis A or hepatitis C)
The misnomer of sustainable fishing
Restricting subsidised high-seas fishing and supporting the local catch benefits fish, fishers and coastal communities
Seed money: Corporations attempt to take over Africa’s seed economy
The complete Down To Earth ocver story on what a slew of government regulations can mean
How governments across Africa defend troubling seeds regulations
Governments in African countries justify rush to formalise the seed sector citing acute food scarcity in the continent
COVID vaccines: African countries need to fix their distribution chains
Africa’s score trails all major regions of the world in six key categories of logistics performance, including timeliness and tracking
Malawi’s tiny Chapman’s chameleons are holding on for dear life
Populations of the Chapman’s pygmy chameleon in isolated forest patches are ‘genetically disconnected’
The New Oil Rush: Nations scramble for minerals critical to clean energy
As a bitter battle ensues between China and the rest of the world to control rare earth minerals, can India secure its place in this new energy order?
Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars for reaching net-zero cities
Focusing solely on electric vehicles is slowing down the race to zero emissions.