Down To Earth Magazine - March 16, 2023
Down To Earth Magazine - March 16, 2023
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In this issue
THREAT FROM WEST : After an unusually dry and warm winter India looks at a low rabi yield, all due to changed Western Disturbances
Traditionally yours
Millets are a good source of nutrients, but their hybrid varieties may not be as potent as the traditional ones
3 mins
Choppy waters
Demand for freshwater is fast exceeding supply. Can the UN water conference, being held almost after 50 years, ensure water security in a fragmented and warming world?
2 mins
Loss of a legacy
Extreme weather events, rising input costs make betel leaf cultivation unviable in Mahoba, nearly destroying the district's unique Desawari variety that received Geographical Indications tag in 2021
3 mins
DISTURBED
After an unusually dry and hot winter season, India faces an imminent low yield of rabi crops. The reason for this year's abnormal winter, the third in a row, lies in the changing character of the Western Disturbances. The frequency and intensity of the storm systems, which bring winter rains to the northern plains and snowfall in the Himalayas, are decreasing
7 mins
Climate's Clear Connect
Malawi is in the throes of its worst-ever cholera outbreak right after three cyclonic events hit the African country in 2022. Nigeria faces the same scourge after its heaviest floods in a decade last year. Kenya's most severe drought in four decades has also been followed by a cholera outbreak. Africa offers numerous cases that show how climate events trigger and exacerbate diseases.
10+ mins
Foisting a GI tag on Mandu's baobab tree
Commerce ministry's drive to push up the Geographical Indications tally is a lazy exercise that does not benefit local communities
4 mins
Down To Earth Magazine Description:
Publisher: Society for Environmental Comm
Category: Science
Language: English
Frequency: Fortnightly
Down To Earth is a fortnightly magazine published by the Society for Environmental Comm, a non-profit research and advocacy organization based in New Delhi, India. It is one of the most respected environmental magazines in the country.
The magazine covers a wide range of topics related to the environment and sustainable development, including:
* Climate change: DTE provides in-depth coverage of climate change, including its causes, impacts, and mitigation and adaptation strategies.
* Energy: DTE covers a variety of energy topics, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and fossil fuels.
* Water: DTE covers a variety of water topics, including water pollution, water scarcity, and water management.
* Pollution: DTE covers a variety of pollution topics, including air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution.
* Biodiversity: DTE covers a variety of biodiversity topics, including forests, wildlife, and conservation.
* Sustainable development: DTE covers a variety of sustainable development topics, including green economy, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable transportation.
Down To Earth magazine is known for its high-quality journalism and its commitment to environmental protection. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the environment and sustainable development in India and around the world.
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