The Yellow River has been known as ‘China’s sorrow’. Now we know who was responsible
Deforestation, erosion on the Loess Plateau caused the Chinese to construct levees to tame the river, in turn, worsening the risk of flooding
How did our Moon get its water? A new study suggests Earth’s magnetic field could be involved
A shower of water ions coming back on Earth through its magnetosphere may combine to form lunar permafrost
In Parliament on November 24, 2016
Here’s a round-up of environmental and developmental issues that were discussed and debated in the Lok Sabha
Improved water supply needed to reduce child mortality linked to sanitation: WHO
The study observes a general gradual decline in malnutrition with increasing access to water soruces
Farmers left high and dry as Chhattisgarh & Odisha squabble over Mahanadi water
The tussle between the two states has overshadowed the debate on the increasing defacement and pollution of the Mahanadi
Sixty per cent of Indus-Ganga basin groundwater unfit for drinking, irrigation
Up to a depth of 200 metres, 37 per cent of groundwater has high levels of arsenic, finds study
Polluted Periyar River needs to be restored on priority: CPCB report
Eloor-Edyaar area has been selected as one of the priority sites needing immediate restoration
Devotees observe yet another Chhath on a dead Yamuna
Toxic froth made up of ammonia and phosphates covered the Yamuna’s waters in Delhi as Hindu devotees offered oblations to Surya, the sun god
Researchers develop new technology for water management, flood control
The frequency of recording data is higher and it is more economical when compared to tools available in the market currently
UK plastic waste threatens Arctic ecosystem
Out of the 13 billion single-use plastic bottles annually bought in the UK, only 50 per cent are recycled
Will Bihar farmers have to shift from paddy? Changing rainfall patterns hint at that
State agriculture department has advised farmers to opt for less water-intensive alternatives like maize
Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help
Chite Lui River is in danger as it turns into a dumping ground in Aizawl. Citizens’ efforts, lauded even by PM Modi, are making a …
Poisoned Punjab: Residents from 40 villages in this town have been protesting for clean water for a year
Reverse boring from alcohol distillery unit polluted groundwater, allege villagers; no action against factory yet
Satellite images show that Spain is in danger of drying out one of the main wetlands in Europe
Doñana National Park owes its importance to its marshes and ponds that host waterbirds and rare, endemic and endangered species
Is new-age environmentalism narrowing down to planting saplings?
Planting saplings is undoubtedly a good idea, but considering it as the panacea to all our environmental woes is dangerous
No construction on Sukhatal lakebed near Naini lake, orders Uttarakhand High Court
All encroachments to be immediately removed; Administration would have done it by now if squatters were from poorer sections of the …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 21, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Live storage increases marginally in India’s major reservoirs
The current storage has reached 82% of its capacity, against 76% and 67% August 18 and August 11, respectively
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 27, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 22, 2022)
Will Afghanistan’s centuries-old ‘Karez’ system of irrigation survive the Taliban
The Taliban are set to overtake Kabul; but an expert believes they will spare the age-old Karez system of underground aqueducts in the country …
Sutlej river pollution: Millions on verge of health risks, NGT raises alarm
NGT has directed Punjab and Rajasthan governments to submit quarterly compliance reports to Jal Shakti ministry about remedial action being taken
Buxwaha diamond mining project will make Bundelkhand’s water scarcity worse: Experts
The water requirement for the Bunder mine and ore processing plant is about 5.9 million cubic meters in a year
The dark side of colourful textiles
These bright, colourful clothes have a dark side as their colours cause severe negative impacts on the surrounding environment
COVID-19: Water a crucial weapon in pandemic fight
Water access, safe sanitation and rapid de-densification of settlements are key interventions in COVID-19 response plan