Are We Screwed?: How a New Generation is Fighting to Survive Climate Change
A declaration of resistance, and a roadmap for radical change, from the generation that will be most screwed by climate change.
Climate change, the hidden hand
Anthony McMichael takes us on a tour across epochs, showing how collapse of civilisations has roots in climate change
Vrishti: Jhirmir Barse Mesh
The Manganiar are communities in the desert of Rajasthan. Majority of these singers are found in the districts of Tharparkar, Sanghar, Mirpur Khas,…
Vrishti: Sawaniyo Re Hindo
Vrishti: Kesariya Balam
Majority of Manganiar singers are found in the districts of Tharparkar, Sanghar, Mirpur Khas, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad, Badin, Sujawal, Thatta, …
Indian Monsoon: True Finance Minister of India
Sunita Narain speaks on the significance of the Monsoon in India and the vital role it plays in the Indian economy and lives
The science of monsoon: M Rajeevan
M Rajeevan, secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences talks about the science of monsoon at an event celebrating 25 years of Down To earth in New Delhi
Vristhi: 25 years of Down to Earth celebrating with the monsoons
Vristhi an unique conversation between scientist, musicians and civil society, a Down to Earth event to celebrate its 25 years of existence
266 years of changing climate
June 2016 was the second warmest June in satellite temperature records, according to a press release by the University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH).…
Flood, but how
Extreme rainfall in a short period catches India unawares Monsoon 2019 started in a humdrum way. For sometime, it seemed many parts of India won'…
Trees not a silver bullet to mitigate climate change
Forest-based solutions, which focus on reforestation and avoidance of forest loss and fire management, are the most effective as part of a …
Harmful chemicals are melting out from Himalayas
These pollutants are flowing down to Himalayan lakes, potentially threatening aquatic life and humans dependent on these water bodies
‘People with high social status aren’t concerned about environment’
Australian researcher Samantha K Stanley speaks to Down To Earth about her research that showed how social dominance orientation and political …
Extreme anomalies
Between January and June 2019 extreme weather events across the world broke the century-mark
Larger marine invertebrates more vulnerable to ocean deoxygenation
Acutely declining oxygen levels in the oceans showed greater effect in the respiratory responses of giant polar amphipods, than smaller animals
Meeting Paris climate goals can save lives. Here's proof
Paris Agreement, which aims to curbing emissions well below 2°C, can prevent 110 to 2,720 annual heat-related deaths in 15 US cities
Displacement burden on India due to extreme weather events
Natural disasters, primarily-extreme weather events, triggered the displacement of nearly 17.2 million worldwide in 2018. At 2.678 million, India …
Cyclone Fani: Act of God in Anthropocene?
Natural disasters as cyclones, its frequency and pace, must be directly linked to climate change
Climate change has worsened global economic inequality
Temperature changes have enriched cool countries like Norway and Sweden, while dragging down economic growth in warm countries such as India and …
Climate Equity: Whose CO₂ emissions are more than their share?
Climate change poses the greatest threat to those least responsible for it–generally people that are already vulnerable to deep-rooted …
CoP 26: World is on the line at Glasgow
Reclaiming leadership and voice to rebuild the trust of people — both rich and poor — should top the agenda at Glasgow
Mexican communities manage their local forests, generating benefits for humans, trees and wildlife
Mobilising community collective action around timber is a market-oriented way to stop deforestation and conserve biodiversity
Clouds of confusion over monsoon's timely arrival
While extended range forecast shows some signs of an early onset, other meteorological conditions have shrouded the forecast in uncertainty
Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses, and Citizens Can Save the Planet
From Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former head of the Sierra Club Carl Pope comes a manifesto on how the benefits of taking action on climate …
Mainstreaming Climate Co-Benefits in Indian Cities: Post-Habitat III Innovations and Reforms
The co-benefits approach can lead to significant improvements in the way societies use environmental resources and distribute their outputs.