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 …

Simply Put: Stable salary

Simply Put: Double U-turn

Much ado about nothing

How much does government support add to household income?

Lancet study finds 7 out of 10 dialysis patients in India survive beyond six months, rural mortality 32% higher

New study establishes national benchmark for dialysis success rate for the first time

Betel cultivation is in danger due to climate change

Losses in betel cultivation have reached such an extent in the last few decades that most farmers in Uttar Pradesh’s Mahoba have given …

Simply Put: SILLYcon valley

What are Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)? Why do we need to pay attention to them?

Some of the most catastrophic floods in the Hindu Kush Himalayas have been caused by glacial lake outburst events. The last recorded GLOF event …

Book Excerpt: The cat from the land of the Jatakas and Panchatantra

BN Goswamy, one of India’s leading art historians, put together a fascinating collection of folktales, paintings, poems and proverbs in his …

Jharkhand declares drought in 17 districts

The state overall recorded 38 per cent less rainfall than average during last monsoon

Green goals for 2024: A dual approach to environmental conservation

2024 marks a critical juncture in our collective journey towards environmental conservation

PDS, public infrastructure helping Adivasis of Chhattisgarh, MP live with dignity despite lower income: PRADAN Report

Malnutrition, gender discrimination, lack of landholdings and education & declining forest produce major concerns  

Why India needs to revise its forest cover targets

Tree plantations by the State forest departments are driven by national policies and forest cover targets; here is why they should be revised

‘Small herbivores are true victims’

Megaherbivores unwittingly promote the spread of invasive species by dispersing their seeds

Simply Put: International Women’s Day

AAD2024: Conversation with KJ Ramesh on the impacts and science of El Nino

Listen to former director general of India Meteorological Department speak on various aspects of ENSO’s warm phase

Women’s Day 2024: Flight of hope in Uttarakhand

Women pilot AIIMS Rishikesh’s initiative to use drones to carry medical supplies to remote health centres 

A group of daily wagers are on a fast-unto-death at -14°C in Leh; their voices should be heeded

The workers, in a challenging environment like Ladakh, have alleged inhumanity and discrimination employment regularisation; it’s a gross …

Cancer treatment can cause metastasis; a new nutraceutical drug can contain it: Research

R-Cu made from grape extract, resveratrol, and copper, deactivates chromatin particles, reduces toxicity of chemotherapy drugs

Delhi’s electronic bazaars are one of the city’s last non-elite commercial spaces

As dynamic public spaces, these bazaars are invaluable