Odisha’s Chilika lake gets more winged visitors this summer despite scorching heat
Over 62,000 birds of 88 species found in lake during annual summer survey
India is not producing enough town planners to make our cities more livable
Our cities are not equipped to handle the surge in population
Efficient water-use: Odisha’s tribal farmers show the way
Micro-irrigation has been a game-changer by aiding year-round & diverse cultivation
How climate change is messing up the ocean’s biological clock, with unknown long-term consequences
Phytoplankton blooms are, in some aspects, metronomes of the annual oceanic cycles around which many species’ biological clocks are synced …
Ground report: Tanzania’s sanitation battle is just half won
Part 1: CSE team finds awareness campaign for toilets is not enough, correct designs are needed as well
Droughts may have affected larger areas globally than captured by satellites, new analysis suggests
New analysis of global water distribution will help understand how climate change can impact Earth’s water balance
Life beyond Earth? NASA’s Perseverance rover finds diverse organic matter on Mars
A high possibility for past habitability exists at the rover’s landing site in Jezero Crater
Budget 2023-24: Whither rural development? Allocation for livelihood and other schemes sees 14% cuts
Funds for central sector schemes and projects have been reduced to 113 crore from Rs 126 crore
Nigeria’s sacred Osun River supports millions of people — but pollution is making it unsafe
The river has immense environmental value and is crucial for livelihoods of local residents
Urban ladder: How ODF India tries to manage faecal sludge
In the absence of adequate rural treatment plants, a few states rope in underutilised urban facilities
Did poor government handling in Kerala cause 2018 floods? Yes, says CAG
From floodplain identification to flood hazard map to availability of rain gauges, CAG report points out shortcomings in Kerala’s flood response
351 polluted river stretches in India: A list across states
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2018 identified 351 polluted river stretches in India; Maharashtra has the highest number of …
Investing in water, sanitation and hygiene can fuel economic recovery: Report
Safely managed sanitation services can help achieve net benefits of $86 million from 2021-2040, says report
COVID-19 shouldn’t deter developed countries from Paris Agreement pledges: Bangladesh minister
Cooperation between India and Bangladesh on Sundarbans will lead to win-win situation, says Hasan Mahmud
Green campus done right: This Assam university sets an example
How Assam Don Bosco University weaves climate action, preservation of flora and fauna, management of water resources in its green initiatives …
Economic Survey 2019-20: Agriculture growth stagnant in last 6 years
Document emphasises sustainable agricultural practices to support farmers and avert water crisis
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 10, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
MGNREGA: Less than a million people got 100 days of work in first 7 months of this financial year
Least number of people got 100 days of work under MGNREGA in 5 years
Skewed sex ratio worsens marriage woes for Marathwada farmers
May encourage child marriages, worries expert
2023 in a blink: What was the impact of Israel-Hamas war
Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2023
Global Eco Watch: Drifting iceberg threatens seals, penguins on British Antarctic island
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
Indian rivers crossed highest flood level 25 times in August 2019
This caused extreme floods in many states, according to Central Water Commission data
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 14, 2024)
Antimicrobial resistance: India needs waste management, process control to prevent antibiotic pollution
Manufacturing process needs control measures; 43% of world’s rivers contaminated with active pharmaceutical ingredients
Air, water pollution offences more than triple in 2020: NCRB
Only 8 of 36 states and Union territories register cases for violating air, water pollution laws in 2020