Planetary Boundary pioneer Johan Rockstrom wins 2024 Tyler Prize for environmental achievement
Planetary Boundary framework determines limits within which humanity can safely operate within natural world
Fragile, conflict-affected states disproportionately affected by climate change concentrated in Africa: IMF
By 2040, fragile states could face 61 days a year of temperatures above 35°C — four times more than other countries
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 26, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
International law doesn’t protect people fleeing environmental disaster — here’s how it could
A firm understanding of what works where climate migrants are forced to settle will be invaluable.
Africa health security at risk; NCDs, climate change top causes
More coordination among African nations & inclusive leadership required to address upcoming health risks
Bihar defers tendering for sand block operators after NGT order
The state floated the tender on the basis of an invalid district survey report, says NGT
Expert Appraisal Committees to meet twice a month to fast track environmental clearance
Experts slam government move, stating it would short-change the importance of appraisal and detailed scrutiny in the environment clearance process
Animals, plants shifting home ranges faster than believed
These species have moved 17 km towards the poles and 11 m up in altitude per decade on a global average
East Africa warned of impending food shortage after floods devastate croplands, kill livestock
Close to 10,000 livestock & over 40,000 acres of farmland lost in Kenya; Tanzania, Somalia and Burundi impacted heavily too
UN carbon credits document raises concerns; CSE highlights need for local community access, transparency
Supervisory Body’s criteria or rationale for fees to be levied on communities with concerns missing from Article 6.4
Spring is vanishing as Earth is warming. How can we save it?
By controlling temperature rise, we can prevent natural disasters and preserve seasonal cycles
Aardvarks are crucial for sub-Saharan Africa’s ecosystem — but climate change is impacting their chances of survival
Study examines 104 faecal samples of the burrowing nocturnal mammals to see impact of aridification
Heatwaves arrive early in 2023; hit 11 states from March 3 to April 18
22 states/UTs recorded above-normal maximum temperature on April 18, 2023
Rewilding Tasmania with emus will be good for the island state’s ecosystems
Why did the Tasmanian emus go extinct and should we reintroduce them?
Unexpected ‘snow’ covering Assam town hail deposits: Experts
Freakish storm damages 4,000 houses in Moran; Rabi crops affected
Amazonian biodiversity: Indigenous convoy to bring focus to threats during Montreal summit
Non-profit Amazon Watch, among others, to participate in COP15 CBD
Expressway on sliding sand
Four Chambal dams stopped
NEAA incompetent: high court
People’s power v thermal power
Sompeta shows people’s resolve to protect wetlands
Study finds most Himalayan birds migrate downslope, but climate impact may affect it
Researchers studied 302 Himalayan species over the span of 10 years to analyse migrational patterns
Study warns of a billion human deaths if global warming reaches or exceeds 2°C
Authors suggest aggressive energy policies to decrease carbon emissions, minimise loss of lives
How climate resilient is Shimla? Not much, shows city’s ground situation
A third of Shimla is at high risk for landslides; more open spaces and green cover needed
Climate finance is not going to Global South where it is needed the most: CSE
Report launched right before the international summit on New Global Financial Pact in Paris
Climate emergency: Extreme weather events in Australia to get more frequent, intense
Report says extreme heat, heavy rainfall and coastal inundation, fire weather and drought expected to get worse