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Bengaluru only needs urgent institutional makeover of its water utilities

India, March 21 -- The Silicon Valley of India is facing a groundwater crisis A lot is being said about the current water crisis in Bengaluru. While the shortage is a pressing issue, it is important ... Read More


Fact or fallacy: RO companies in India are under the radar

India, March 21 -- Severalsuch firmsevade drinking water standards and avoid regulation India may have thousands of commercial plants making reverse osmosis (RO) systems, but only a few of them adher... Read More


Fact or fallacy: 'RO is a defence against contaminants'

India, March 21 -- The demand for advanced purification methods in the country is likely to soar, says Mahesh Gupta, chairperson of Kent RO Systems Why has RO become so popular? RO's popularity stem... Read More


Fact or fallacy: Is your water purifier safe?

India, March 21 -- Water purifiers that use reverse osmosis (RO) are emerging as a popular choice for safe and clean drinking water in India. But experts warn that RO water with dangerously low levels... Read More


Can Europa support life? Scientists estimate thickness of Jupiter moon's ice shell to help figure it out

India, March 21 -- Europa's icy crust found to be at least 20 kilometres thick Scientists are studying Europa, one of Jupiter's many moons, to see if it could support life. One of the key factors tha... Read More


We know loneliness is a big problem. What we do not know is just how big: Christopher Mikton

India, March 20 -- Technical Officer at WHOand part of the Secretariat on Social Connection speaks to Down To Earth about loneliness onInternationalDay of Happiness Recognising loneliness as a pressi... Read More


Cocoa beans are in short supply: What this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers

India, March 20 -- A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants inIvory Coastand Ghana A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Ivory ... Read More


'Lianas threaten Earth's carbon sinks'

India, March 20 -- Field ecologist Alain Ngute explains how lianas have lower carbon sequestering capacity than trees & when they compete for sunlight in the canopy, they suppress trees Source: iStoc... Read More


Karnataka High Court stays Centre's circular on banning 23 'ferocious' dog breeds

India, March 20 -- The circular will be only stayed in the State of Karnataka, the single judge bench said The Karnataka High Court on March 19, 2024 stayed the Government of India's recent circular ... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 19, 2024)

India, March 20 -- Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal Waste mismanagement at dumping site in Amar Jyoti G... Read More