Okavango, Murchison Falls: Big Oil closing in on two iconic African Edens, flags report
The Okavango delta and Murchison Falls are home to iconic African wildlife species and are the homeland of indigenous people like the San
Illusive oilseed: India’s niger seed cultivation is declining; here is why
Lack of government interest in tribal cuisine, amarbel infestation, low productivity of niger seeds and increasing paddy cultivation are …
MENA economies face stagnant growth & rising debt amidst regional conflict, World Bank warns
Report highlights growing burden of debt, particularly among oil-importing countries
Will climate action be a casualty?
Have we learnt the lessons on the impact of burning fossil fuels yet?
Rain, frost damage acres of mustard crop sown this Rabi season
Fresh spells of rain were recorded on January 29 in Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
Exxon scientists accurately forecast climate change back in the 1970s – what if we had listened to them and acted then?
Climatic collapse — as we understand it in our world today — could have largely been avoided perhaps
How climate change is wreaking havoc on communities in Niger Delta
Locals vulnerable to recurring floods in Africa's largest oil producer; a non-profit is mapping these communities for early warning of flood …
X-Press Pearl disaster: Colombo’s coral reefs, marine wildlife in danger
The X-press Pearl disaster has already caused damage to Sri Lanka’s pristine beaches with millions of plastic pellets and debris. Now, …
Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?
Omega 3s present in fish are key to the structure of our cells, and help keep our heart, lungs, blood vessels and immune system working
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 31, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
World food commodity prices at highest level ever
Russian invasion of Ukraine, unfavourable weather continue to fuel food prices northwards
Bacteria in Canadian Arctic seawater can help clear up oil spills: Study
Oil spills choke marine ecosystems and pose health hazards for coastal populations who consume sea food
Andhra holds public hearing on Vedanta gas project amid surging COVID-19 graph
The hearing was scheduled for December 17, 2020 but was cancelled after people resisted
Mustard prices continue to stay below MSP; industry body urges government intervention
Farmers fear that prices will slip further with arrival of new mustard crop by next month, as they expect record harvest
No small fry: Tiny fish can nourish the world; here is how
Fresh and dried fish are staples of the local diet in many areas and are frequently more affordable or readily available than alternatives like …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 22, 2022)
Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report
India fares better, ranks 40; United Kingdom worst-performing; United States occupies 18th position
Coal shortage: With energy prices at record high, will global energy crisis deepen
The prices of natural gas, crude oil, petrol, diesel and coal have all hit new highs in the international market due to rising demand after COVID-…
Oil drilling threatens the Okavango River Basin, putting water in Namibia and Botswana at risk
Okavango River sustains over half a million people in Namibia and Botswana
We’re way off track to meet sustainable energy goals
One of the key deterrents for the countries in the Global South is the lack of finance
Renewables are cheaper than ever yet fossil fuel use is still growing — here’s why
Rapidly increasing renewable energy hasn’t cut coal and gas consumption at the same rate because humankind is using a lot more electricity …
‘Fox in the henhouse’: African climate activists decry Sultan Al Jaber’s appointment as COP28 president
Oil company CEO’s appointment as COP28 president will embolden fossil fuel lobbies and derail global climate action, said experts
High road to COP28: Ditch carbon capture tech, set end date for oil & gas production, report to developed nations
Experts worry investments in CCS could rob funds from renewable energy projects
Top 10 stories of the week that was (August 12-August 18)
Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from the week just gone by
World’s leading financial institutions continue to bankroll deforestation
Most of them have failed to manage and mitigate environmental, social and governance risks
