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In this issue

MARKED FOR COAL - Do we need to mine more coal by trampling on our biodiversity-rich forests and displacing indigenous people?

Gardens of hope

Krishna Mawasi and 230 other residents in Madhya Pradesh opened their kitchen gardens to vulnerable families to help them tide over the lockdown

Gardens of hope

2 mins

World Sees Spike In Polio Cases Due To Oral Vaccine

The fight against polio through massive vaccination efforts since 1988 has helped reduce the number of cases by more than 99 per cent worldwide—but there remains a worry. Instances of vaccinederived poliovirus (VDPV), caused by the virus strains used in the vaccine by regaining their ability to cause the paralytic disease, have seen a spike between 2010 and 2019.

World Sees Spike In Polio Cases Due To Oral Vaccine

2 mins

DHARAVI, THE SURVIVOR

Dharavi has proven the doomsday predictions wrong and is now being hailed as a global model to combat COVID-19. How did one of the world’s biggest slums curtail the spread of the pandemic, when at least 10 people live in a cramped 1-2-metre shack? How did it manage to keep the number of cases and deaths low despite pathetic hygiene conditions and without proper medical facilities?

10+ mins

THE FACADE OF RECOVERY

While the government harps on recovered cases, it must also closely track them as studies hint recovery offers no surety of good health

THE FACADE OF RECOVERY

8 mins

Softening the blow

In absence of a robust forecasting infrastructure, mobile phones can improve climate resilience of African farmers

Softening the blow

5 mins

BLACK BUSINESS

On June 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at an event to auction 41 coal blocks for commercial mining, said that India needs to use its domestic coal for energy needs.

BLACK BUSINESS

10+ mins

A SHARP BITE

On July 3, Nagaland chief secretary Temjen Toy tweeted that the state government has decided to ban import and trading of dogs and the sale of dog meat, both cooked and uncooked. In the message he tagged Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Maneka Gandhi, Member of Parliament and founder of non-profit People for Animals. A day later, the government issued a notification, which says violations will attract punishments under sections 428 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which deal with “mischief” against animals and the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act, 1960. Though Nagaland does not have a formal dog meat industry, certain Naga tribes consume it for nutrition. The ban might look logical to the outsider, but the Nagas believe it infringes on their cultural freedom and will lead to stigmatisation and further alienation. Small wonder, when ISHAN KUKRETI spoke with several organisations and individuals across Nagaland, he found many opposers but hardly any supporters of the ban

A SHARP BITE

3 mins

And there was light

Scientists have for some time now theorised scenarios in which black hole mergers are accompanied by light. We now have evidence, maybe

And there was light

9 mins

Celebrating knowledge

Creating a People’s Biodiversity Register is more than a legal requirement. It is an exercise of empowering communities and spreading their knowledge of biodiversity

Celebrating knowledge

4 mins

“Communities need more benefits for conservation”

V B MATHUR, CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY AUTHORITY, CHENNAI, TALKS TO ABHILASH KHANDEKAR ON THE COMING OF AGE OF THE COUNTRY’S BIODIVERSITY GOVERNANCE. EXCERPTS

“Communities need more benefits for conservation”

4 mins

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Down To Earth Magazine Description:

PublisherSociety for Environmental Comm

CategoryScience

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyFortnightly

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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