DTE Coverage of 7th GEF Assembly
Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified at Vancouver meeting
Simply Put: On the moon
Simply Put: Right To Education
Simply Put: The plastic asteroid
Cockpit of Europe: Belgium leads continent in becoming first to recognise ‘ecocide’ as crime
Scope of the law limited to areas within jurisdiction of federal authority at the moment
What ancient farmers can really teach us about adapting to climate change – and how political power influences success or failure
Depending on how they are used, ancient agricultural practices can either reinforce social inequalities or create more equitable food systems
The brightest object in the universe is a black hole that eats a star a day
The accretion disc around J0529-4351 is seven light years across, is a gateway to a place of no return
DTE Coverage: CMS COP14 Samarkand
Uzbekistan meet ends with parties agreeing to adopt listing proposals for 14 migratory species
Ghana: Kumasi city’s unplanned boom is destroying two rivers – sewage, heavy metals and chemical pollution detected
For instance, the average concentration of lead recorded in the Wiwi and Subin rivers was 0.018-0.031 mg/l and 0.035-0.055, respectively
Madagascar’s 2023 presidential election is crucial for the island’s future, but it’s off to a rocky start
A critical question is whether this election will be considered “free and fair” and the results accepted by all
Delhi, your deadly skies are speeding up a silent pandemic — AMR
Every 10% rise in the concentration of PM2.5 was linked with a 1.1 per cent global increase in antibiotic resistance and 43,654 deaths from …
Top 10 stories of the week that was (September 16-September 22)
Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from the week just gone by
How gender inequality is hindering Japan’s economic growth
Both the highly gendered workplace and unequal division of household labour mean that women are more likely than men to miss out on promotions, …
Trees, rivers and mountains are gaining legal status — but it’s not been a quick fix for environmental problems
Simply granting rights to nature is probably not a substitute for strong institutions and meaningful enforcement
A changing climate, growing human populations and widespread fires contributed to the last major extinction event − can we prevent another?
The past teaches us that the ecosystems we depend upon are vulnerable to collapse when stressed by multiple intersecting pressures
In the future, we could snuff out cyclones. But weather control comes with new risks
If cyclone control is perfected, what would stop a country trying to redirect cyclones towards a rival?
Book excerpt: How the Suez canal was built
Bob Brier’s 2022 book sheds light on the role played by Bonaparte and his rivals, the British in one of the most important human-made …
More robust measures needed to minimise disaster impact in Lake Victoria Basin: Study
There must be adequate monitoring along with appropriate conservation actions in order to minimise impacts of climate change on the lake’s …
How a cyclone created a new nation
The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to a civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh
Where are the world’s water stresses?
Around the world, significant issues are negatively impacting water security. While the situation appears dire, cooperation initiatives show some …
New DNA testing shatters ‘wild dog’ myth: Most dingoes are pure
While dingoes can pose a threat to some livestock, as apex predators, they play an essential role in maintaining healthy ecosystems
Climate change will cause disputes such as the Helmand to continue for years: Fatemeh Aman
Down To Earth speaks to Senior Fellow at the Washington-based Middle East Institute on the dispute between Kabul and Tehran over the Helmand …
Agreement on sharing pathogen access unlikely at World Health Assembly, may delay pandemic treaty
Even after two years of negotiations, countries have not reached a consensus on the finer details of the pandemic agreement
Nigeria makes history with rollout of new 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine
Men5CV recommended by WHO offers protection against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria in a single shot
Investing in ending TB: WHO study shows potential benefit of $39 for every dollar spent in screening, prevention
Released modelling study for Brazil, Georgia, Kenya and South Africa ahead of World Tuberculosis Day on March 24
