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In May 1992, the Society for Environmental Communications started India’s only science and environment fortnightly, Down To Earth (DTE). Over the years the magazine has informed and inspired people about environmental threats facing India and the world -- a dimension underplayed in mainstream media.Circulation figures are not a true indicator of the wide reach of the magazine: DTE has become a rea

ding habit in 400 out of about 500 districts of the country -- more than any other Indian newspaper or magazine. DTE’s sphere of influence is not just limited to India. Numerous readers across the world rely on the magazine for a comprehensive view from the South on the most critical issues of human existence.The online version of DTE is an effort to reach more people and to use all the interactive elements that the new medium has to offer. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/down2earthindia and on Google+ at google.com/+downearthmagazine

Inspired by the idea of low-lying ponds at a sanctuary in the Thar, a Jodhpur environmentalist builds waterbodies in his...
19/07/2025

Inspired by the idea of low-lying ponds at a sanctuary in the Thar, a Jodhpur environmentalist builds waterbodies in his village to allow the smallest of animals access to clean water

By Madhav Sharma

In October 2022, Shravan Patel visited the Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary in Churu, Rajasthan. Located in the Thar desert, the sanctuary is home to species like

Once close to disappearance, Banda’s shajar stone handicraft industry is on a revival pathBy Bhagirath
19/07/2025

Once close to disappearance, Banda’s shajar stone handicraft industry is on a revival path

By Bhagirath

“People here believe that any reflection that falls on the shajar stone on a full moon night gets printed on it. That’s why the most common patterns found on it

With just days to go before Ramsar COP15 in Victoria Falls, here is why wetlands’ ecological and societal importance des...
19/07/2025

With just days to go before Ramsar COP15 in Victoria Falls, here is why wetlands’ ecological and societal importance deserves to be heard

Each year, the Bar-tailed Godwit flies more than 10,000 kilometers nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand, crossing the Pacific without landing once, taking between

A group of scientists has raised concerns over the alarming and sharp resurgence of measles cases in the United States a...
18/07/2025

A group of scientists has raised concerns over the alarming and sharp resurgence of measles cases in the United States and around the world.

By Himanshu N

A group of scientists have raised concerns over the alarming and sharp resurgence of measles cases in the United States and around the world.A coalition of huma

Court digest (July 17, 2025): The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to Delhi authorities over garbage crisis in...
18/07/2025

Court digest (July 17, 2025): The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to Delhi authorities over garbage crisis in parts of Delhi + other cases hear in the courts

The National Green Tribunal has taken significant steps to address environmental issues across India. Notices have been issued to Delhi authorities over the garbage crisis in Southeast Delhi, highlighting the delay in forming the MCD Standing Committee. Meanwhile, the NGT is tackling pollution in Ta...

At Bonn 2025 , the Sharm el-Sheikh Dialogue's first workshop of 2025 tackled capacity building gaps, transition plannin...
18/07/2025

At Bonn 2025 , the Sharm el-Sheikh Dialogue's first workshop of 2025 tackled capacity building gaps, transition planning & the supporting the $300 billion NCQG target
🖋️ Upamanyu Das

The Bonn Climate Conference 2025, held in June, focused on advancing discussions around Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement, aiming to align global financial systems with climate-resilient pathways. The Sharm el-Sheikh Dialogue explored capacity building, transition planning, and support for the N...

How Senegal eliminated trachoma after struggling for over a century
18/07/2025

How Senegal eliminated trachoma after struggling for over a century

Senegal has achieved a significant public health milestone by being declared free of trachoma by the World Health Organization. This success is attributed to decades of dedication from the Senegalese government, WHO, and global health partners. Senegal's elimination of trachoma, a major cause of pre...

The Trump administration has announced a directive that requires all wind and solar energy facilities being constructed ...
18/07/2025

The Trump administration has announced a directive that requires all wind and solar energy facilities being constructed on federal land to undergo an “elevated review” by the Office of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, instead of lower-level agency staff.

In a move that many fear could slow down renewable energy developments across the US, the Trump administration has announced a directive that requires all wind

18/07/2025
EU’s Deforestation Regulation targets deforestation-free supply chains in 7 key commodities—but it’s Global South that b...
18/07/2025

EU’s Deforestation Regulation targets deforestation-free supply chains in 7 key commodities—but it’s Global South that bears the cost. Smallholders and commodity-dependent economies face steep challenges
Rudrath Avinashi's deep dive 👇

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), enacted in 2023, aims to reduce deforestation linked to EU consumption by imposing due diligence on imports of seven commodities, including cattle and cocoa. This regulation disproportionately impacts developing countries, which face higher compliance costs an...

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