50 most polluted regions of world in India’s northern plains: University of Chicago report
Delhi is the most polluted city in India and the world, report highlights
Women’s Day 2024: Strength of a collective in a not-so-silent revolution
Kishori dals or girls’ collective that began in Odisha village is helping ensure girls’ rights
Centre hikes sugarcane fair and remunerative price amid farmers’ protest
FRP usually announced in June as sugar season starts from October; new price hikes by Rs 25 at Rs 340 per quintal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 14, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
2023 a drought year? September will need at least 92% of normal rainfall
IMD forecasts ‘normal’ rainfall; expert says below-normal rainfall over western, southern, south central and northern parts of India …
Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts
A warmer Bay of Bengal is likely playing a role in increasing faster timescale depressions and reducing slower timescale depressions
Odisha braces for Cyclone Mocha, likely to hit around May 8
Eastern coast prepares disaster response; evacuations begin and relief materials stockpiled
World Environment Day 2024: Youths should be harbingers of change, not passive spectators in combating climate crisis
Odisha’s Advika initiative helps inculcate environment-friendly values amongst adolescents; such initiatives should be launched nationally …
Turn over a new leaf
The young leaves of pilkhan tree are a worthy alternative to leafy vegetables in the spring season
State of Environment in Figures 2024 on municipal solid waste in India
At least 12 states and Union Territories process less than half of the municipal solid waste they generate daily
More than 2,000 believed to be buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide
With rescue and relief efforts hampered by the remote location, a severed road link, heavy rainfall and nearby tribal violence, the disaster …
Shimla grey with smoke plumes as fires burn in forests near it
At 1,172, Himachal Pradesh has already witnessed the highest number of forest fires this season in the whole of India
DTE Coverage of Cyclone Remal
DTE tracked Remal, from the time it was brewing in the Bay of Bengal, till the moment of landfall
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 17, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
Simply Put: Mumbai dust storm
Securing water for Delhi: Looking beyond the numbers game
MPD 2041 proposes several measures but lacks specificity in prioritisation and actionable strategies
Kenya Floods: Weeks of heavy rain continue to devastate region
The devastating rains are a result of a combination of factors, including the country’s seasonal weather patterns, climate change and …
Solar City Ayodhya: PM Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana promoted as ‘free electricity scheme’ during polls, leaves many confused
Aggressive efforts for registration in Uttar Pradesh; But confusion reigns over plant costs due to ‘free’ tag
Tourism in India amid climate challenges calls for stringent policymaking
Adopting resource management technology, creating resilient infrastructure and promoting off-season tourism are key to easing environmental …
The chronicles of Sundarbans
Stories of daily battle for survival of people in the world’s largest delta
General Elections 2024: Elections in the time of heatwaves
The Election Commission of India has made preparations to ensure voter safety and accessibility amid the prediction of blistering heatwaves
Study finds even vultures in protected areas not safe from toxic drugs
New study contradicts the claim of vultures living in the wild are safe from painkiller diclofenac
No relief for Marathwada droughts: Failure of the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan
Through expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting, Down To Earth uncovers the systemic failures and shortcomings of the ambitious water …
Centre reveals forest records after 28 years; seven states miss deadline
Incomplete and vague information means deemed forests to lose “forest” status
Timing matters: Why planting trees in April is unwise & thumb rules for successful plantation drives
Tree planting is considered the easiest and cheapest solution to mitigate climate change. However, its potential drawbacks need to be …