Non-human 'doctor': In a first, male Sumatran orangutan 'Rakus' recorded using medicinal plant to heal his wound

India, May 3 -- Finding shows medical wound treatment may have possibly arisen in a common ancestor shared by humans andgreat apes A male orangutan, on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, has been reco... Read More

Climbers have turned Mount Everest into a high-altitude garbage dump, but sustainable solutions are within reach

India, May 2 -- Modern technology and international cooperation are key to ending the pileup of waste in this iconic setting Spring is go time for climbers who hope to summit Mount Everest, Earth's h... Read More

Kenya's devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management

India, May 2 -- The impact of floods has become more severe due to land degradation, human pressures & over-extraction of groundwater Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and Apri... Read More

It has been a sizzling April for Kolkata; Combination of climate change, urbanisation pushing city beyond tipping point

India, May 2 -- UN report warns that city's maximum temperature may reach almost 50degC around 2080; local actions to blame as well Kolkata has almost done a 'Sergey Bubka' when it comes to breaking ... Read More

Drought grips Kodagu: Cauvery river runs dry, posing threat to wildlife and livelihoods

India, May 2 -- Coffee farms & tourism, Kodagu's mainstays, are running into losses; land sharks responsible for exacerbating drought, say locals Karnataka recently saw its capital city come close to... Read More

May Day: Excessive heat putting workers at risk

India, May 2 -- More than 70% of workers worldwide are at risk of exposure to excessive heat, posing significant threats to their safety, health The afternoon temperature in Haryana's Bhopani is hove... Read More

Domestic manufacturing of electrolysers can be game changer for industrial emissions

India, May 2 -- Output of pilot projects in sectors such as steel, shipping and mobility willpropel the way for adoption and commercialisation of green hydrogen, say experts As India's economy contin... Read More

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 1, 2024)

India, May 2 -- Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts and National Green Tribunal Illegal mining in Dhenkanal village The National Green Tribunal (NGT)... Read More

Nusrat Jahan's video with orangutans sends wrong message, influencers shouldn't promote wild animals in entertainment

India, May 2 -- The actor-politician can use her influence to educate millions on kindness to animals & importance of wildlife protection In a world where influencers have the power to persuade milli... Read More

Ghazipur landfill in Delhi catches fire again. But why?

India, May 2 -- Watch this video to understand the reasons behind this fire and the situation on the ground The Ghazipur landfill, notorious for its immense size and environmental impact, caught fire... Read More

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