The world’s largest organism is slowly being eaten by deer
The organism has been around for about 14,000 years
In South Sudan, 4.5 million children need humanitarian support: UNICEF
An estimated 1.4 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition
As the world watches US election, the appeal of America is diminished
A reality check on American power, including its cultural power, is overdue
Sustainable Development Goals: 36 changes in global indicator framework
Eight indicators added, six deleted
Global Eco Watch: Will burbot return to UK after half a century?
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
Melting to extinction
Biodiversity in the UK threatened due to climate changes
India’s progress in health outcomes dismal: UN report
The under-five mortality rate in the country still stands at 43 per 1,000 live births
Asia-Pacific moves slow on environment-related SDGs: Report
At this rate, the region will not achieve any of these SDGs by 2030
Second guilty verdict against Monsanto in the US
Federal jury finds that Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide caused a man’s cancer
Hawaii narrowly escapes Hurricane Lane
Storm moves away from the archipelago after dumping rain
What does Sustainable Development mean in an unequal world?
Reflections from the Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development
Sitting duck
India’s decision to reduce import duties on frozen turkey and duck from the US has raised concerns among domestic poultry producers, who …
How climate change is affecting the seasons
One of the most noticeable effects of climate change is the changing patterns of vegetation seasonality around us
Extreme weather unabated: Third-hottest July took Antarctic sea ice to its minimum since 1979
Antarctic sea ice extent reached its lowest value for July in 44 years
Western Europe bakes; United Kingdom, France, Italy and Iberian Peninsula on edge
Experts blame wind and atmospheric circulation and Arctic ice melt for the heatwave
Cutting back coal: Global effort hits Chinese wall
India has one of the largest reductions within planned coal capacity
Megadrought, megapluvial conditions will become the new normal under high emissions scenario: Report
The shift may have already taken place or is in the offing in some regions
Despite cutbacks, ExxonMobil continues to fund climate science denial
ExxonMobil has spent more than $39 million to manufacture doubt about climate science
Hurricane Ida brings back spectre of rapid intensification of storms
US’ disaster preparedness post-Hurricane Katrina under lens
New global order (or disorder)
Fixing weaknesses in democracy is not about less, but more democracy
COVID-19: UNHRC, WWF raise concerns about increasing inequalities due to pandemic
The world must aim clearly at a green, equitable and resilient recovery, they said
Need public spending to fund Sustainable Development Goals: UNCTAD
'Fund poor, developing countries; lend easy to low-income economies'
Vaping likely has dangers that could take years for scientists to even know about
Many people don’t even know what these vaping devices contain
Boris Johnson by numbers: the next UK prime minister's career summed up
Here’s a breakdown of the numbers that have characterised his career to date
Every third child in the world is poor: UN
Children are more prone to poverty than adults across the world