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World Health Assembly passes historic resolution on climate change & health, urging countries to take action

India, June 1 -- The resolution marks the WHO's commitment to encourage support for implementing policies and strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change on health The World Health Assembly ... Read More


There is an urgent need to know the present status of the Great Indian Bustard population: Sumit Dookia

India, June 1 -- Down To Earth speaks to wildlife biologist on 64 GIBs being counted by the Rajasthan Forest Department during its annual waterhole survey A Great Indian Bustard at Desert National Pa... Read More


CSE urges rich countries to pay their dues ahead of crucial UN climate talks in Bonn

India, May 31 -- Means of implementation from developed to developing countries must be prioritised, think tank underlines As the world gears up for the 29th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United... Read More


Why did Delhi get so hot? The answer may lie in warming of the Arabian Sea

India, May 31 -- Warm winds have been blowing in from the Arabian Sea towards northwest India, a consequence of the record-breaking warmth that the sea has absorbed in the past couple of years On May... Read More


More than 2,000 believed to be buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide

India, May 31 -- With rescue and relief efforts hampered by the remote location, a severed road link, heavy rainfall and nearby tribal violence, the disaster could yet worsen On May 24, 2024, parts o... Read More


India is warming fast; endured its 2nd-hottest year on record in 2023: State of Environment in Figures 2024

India, May 31 -- India experienced its highest minimum temperature for December in 122 years, registering a notable anomaly of 1.71degC above normal in 2023 In 2023, India endured its second-hottest ... Read More


Human actions are changing rivers by altering decomposition rates, increasing greenhouse gas emissions: Study

India, May 31 -- Though rivers occupy 0.58 per cent of the non-glaciated global land area, they receive 0.72 billion tons of terrestrial carbon per year Agriculture and urbanisation are likely speedi... Read More


Data key for driving action so critical in our world: Sunita Narain on launch of State of Environment in Figures 2024

India, May 31 -- Report points to these priorities for planning: water scarcity, water pollution, air pollution in cities and declining public transport To buy the book, click here This is our annua... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 30, 2024)

India, May 31 -- Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal NGT imposes hefty fine of Rs 4.6 crore on Municipal Council, Manali Th... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 31, 2024)

India, May 31 -- Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal Panel to look into Odisha reserve forest encroachment... Read More