Trump dumps the Paris climate deal
This week in environment and science
Environment and science related updates from across the world
Green Climate Fund approves eight projects at Zambia meet
Approved projects worth US$ 168 million
A look at what scares countries the most
Most respondents in developing countries are worried about climate change
Michael Brauer talks about the health effects of black carbon
Hidden cirrus clouds make the earth warmer
Chikungunya
Water levels in dams on Himachal rivers decline to half of their capacity
The state, ravaged by floods in 2023, has been suffering a long dry spell this winter because of the lack of rain and snow in the last three months
IPCC Special Report: Climate risks require India to rethink its approach
The report warns of increased risk of coastal flooding, heatwaves, food scarcity and vector-borne diseases
World seeing signs of climate breakdown: Antonio Guterres
UN Pact for Future must prioritise communities bearing brunt of climate emergency, says UN secretary-general
Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals
Earth’s climate is warming at a spectacular rate and up to four times faster in colder regions such as the Arctic
Red alert in Mumbai amidst heavy rainfall
Till Wednesday, Mumbai recorded a total of 1,557.8 mm of rainfall making it the wettest July in the history of the city
Loss and damage: Displacements
Globally, disasters, mostly cyclones and floods, triggered most internal displacements, or movements, in 2021.
जलवायु आपातकाल
मानव इतिहास का दूसरा सबसे गर्म वर्ष रिकॉर्ड किया गया 2019, …
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
What is a ‘bomb cyclone’?
Bomb cyclones could become much more frequent in the near future due to human-emitted greenhouse gases
Solar geoengineering might work, but local temperatures could keep rising for years
Addressing root causes of global warming more important than geoengineering the planet
58% of human infectious diseases can be worsened by climate change — we scoured 77,000 studies to map the pathways
From common waterborne viruses to deadly diseases like plague, 218 of 375 human diseases may be affected
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