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Down To Earth brings to you latest news, opinion and blogs on environment and science from India and south Asia. Follow us for information on water, waste, climate change and energy among other topics. Down To Earth is a product of our commitment to make changes in the way we manage our environment, protect health and secure livelihoods and economic security for all. We believe strongly that..
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8M ago
How did the first all-women manure cooperative create biogas? | NDDB Zakariyapura Gujarat
A cleaner future: How a remote village in Gujarat is turning bio-waste into energy and empowerment ..read more
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8M ago
Mars under daily fire from space rocks, shows study on new class of quakes on Red Planet
Seismic data from NASA's InSight mission shows Mars’ thin atmosphere leaves it vulnerable to frequent meteorite bombardments ..read more
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Delhi-NCR’s June deluge a result of rapid, strong monsoon onset in presence of active Western Disturbance: Experts
As the Arabian Sea warms and western disturbances become more common in May, June & July, incidents like June 28 could spike in future   ..read more
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8M ago
Bangladesh floods: More than 2 million stranded, 31 dead; Rohingyas bear the brunt
This is the second wave of floods to hit the region in less than a month ..read more
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8M ago
As urban sprawl brings new challenges to Tanzania’s largest city, can Dar es Salaam be an ‘Abode of Peace’?
Rural-urban migration in the east African country has strained infrastructure, leading to congested roads, overcrowded public transport, and an overburdened healthcare system ..read more
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8M ago
What is the secret weapon of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic: Brain cells controlling hunger & satiation
Research pinpoints the exact neurons responsible for the weight loss effects of GLP-1 drugs ..read more
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8M ago
Tanker economy revealed: DTE uncovers how water suppliers openly exploit the poor across Delhi
In Trilokpuri Colony, pipelines are dry, forcing residents to rely on costly private tankers; In south Delhi, tanker prices as high as Rs 5,000 ..read more
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8M ago
Tanker economy revealed: In hydrologically rich Kolkata, the poor pay for the water supply of the rich
High wastage, distribution failures lead to dependence on water tankers but mostly among slum-dwellers ..read more
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Vision 2047: A climate scientist’s guide for a weather-ready India on the path to sustainability
A comprehensive plan for a climate-smart and resilient future ..read more
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8M ago
Science of protests: Global tally tripled since 2006, non-violent forms more effective, study reveals
India’s farmer protest with 250 million participants the largest between 2006 and 2020 ..read more