Simply Put: Evolution of Shimla

Snow cover across Northern Hemisphere has declined in last 4 decades due to changing climate: Study

Ninety per cent of the global population lives in the Northern Hemisphere, above the Equator

Simply Put: Damning evidence against large dams

Simply Put: The brighter side of things

Simply Put: Joshimath gag order

Indian scientists study dust holes that dot the Himalayas for the first time

These holes could not only hasten glacial melt but also host unique ecosystems

The secret world of rhododendrons: A plant more ancient than the Himalayas

Rhododendrons have a history intertwined with poison, medicine and folklore.

Lost Lupine

An ancient wolf lineage in the Himalayas needs an identity and conservation attention

Himalayas on fire: Uttarakhand recorded maximum fire alerts countrywide in snowless January

December and January have been extremely dry in state; concerns being expressed about water availability, agri-economy and tourism in the days ahead

Himalayas on fire: Himachal’s tinder-dry forests, on its brown snowless hills, burn due to low moisture

Forest fire incidents have increased seven times this year; there have been 2,050 incidents in 3 months, data shows

Simply Put: Home delivery of a river

Kargil fossil unravels climatic conditions of early Himalayas

A new study says warm and humid climate led to formation of Himalayas

The first-ever IUCN assessment of the Himalayan Wolf is out. And it is grim

Species listed as ‘Vulnerable’, with just 2,275-3,792 mature individuals in the wild

Joshimath dispatch: Tales of woe emerge from a dying town; locals squarely blame administration

Many of those affected in Joshimath have suffered displacement for the second time

After Joshimath, now Doda? Land subsidence in Chenab Valley village; 300 evacuated

Government official tells Down To Earth situation is not similar to Joshimath

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Experts raise questions on geological and geotechnical surveys for project

Accident spot located near Main Central Thrust of the Himalayas

White Death: Avalanche strikes near Sikkim’s Nathula Road for the first time; seven tourists killed, 13 rescued 

NDRF to arrive tomorrow for further rescue operation

Have earthquakes really increased in India due to activation of Almora Fault? Experts weigh in

Increased number of earthquakes in 2023 due to activation of Almora Fault, Union earth sciences minister Kiren Rijiju had told Parliament

Firecracker bursting new in Kedarnath, can impact glaciers & wildlife: Experts warn as videos emerge

A section of experts say wildlife moved away from human presence, may not have an impact

Global Eco Watch: Drifting iceberg threatens seals, penguins on British Antarctic island

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

Global Eco Watch: Dust causing rapid snow and ice melt in western Himalayas

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

As told to Parliament (March 31, 2022): Gir’s lion density is 15.20 individuals per 100 sq km

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Drop in air pollution in India during 2020 nationwide lockdown slowed snow melting in Himalayas, finds study

Snow & ice melt reduced by more than 27 million tonnes compared to 2019

Joshimath crisis is a warning from the Himalayas

A development model based on local conditions and aspirations is necessary

Joshimath: What escalated the situation on the intervening night of January 2-3?

New leaks reported in several areas; closed tunnel in Tapovan may be the source