In this issue

DYING IN THE DEN - Gir, the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion, has seen an unusually high number of deaths in a short period. A dive into some unexplored reasons

Drowning In Waste

While Zanzibar is cashing in on tourism, it is also battling plastic menace in the form of litter consisting of discarded water bottles and toiletries

4 mins

Wrong Track

In the wake of IMD's warning over Titli, Odisha mobilised resources to protect coastal districts. But the cyclonic storm took an unusual turn

3 mins

Aarey's Chipko Moment

The plan to clear Mumbai's last green cover is facing stiff resistance from citizens and non-profits

3 mins

Egg Of The Matter

Entepreneurs are experimenting with hen feed to produce premium eggs that appeal to fitness freaks

4 mins

Pride Goes Before A Fall

Could Gujarat's forest officials have inadvertently triggered the death of 23 lions in Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary? ISHAN KUKRETI in Gujarat and RAJAT GHAI in Delhi investigate

10+ mins

Wells Rescued

Kerala's Thrissur district has managed to arrest groundwater depletion by promoting well-recharge

3 mins

Goa's Shadow Dancer

Dragonflies tell us about the health of our wetlands and ecology. Hence the discovery of a new species is heartening news

5 mins

The Zero Budget Farming Discord

There is unease over the crusader of natural farming, Subhash Palekar, for renaming the technique after himself

2 mins

The Ganga Crusader

G D Agarwal's death after holding fast for 111 days for the cause of India's holy river should inspire us to fight in a Gandhian manner

2 mins

The Others Too

The MeToo campaign comes at a time when women are being courted for electoral gains. Is it good or bad?

2 mins

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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.

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