Down To Earth Magazine - November 01, 2017

In this issue

AT RISK OF A MELTDOWN - Himalayan glaciers are receding faster than before. It's time the government considered these repositories of water as a priority

Punjab's Contrarian Approach

Safe waste disposal is a big challenge for the national sanitation overdrive. Punjab has been experimenting with centralised systems to tackle this. Has it worked?

6 mins

Rosewood Fades In India

After putting up a fight at CITES, will India be able to provide an alternative trade regime to rosewood artisans of the country?

4 mins

Under Salty Waters

Is Andhra Pradesh turning a blind eye to illegal shrimp rearing?

3 mins

A Legacy That Still Resonates

Indira Gandhi was a conservationist who saw the protection of India's rich natural heritage fundamental to its economic growth 

5 mins

Given To Imperious Decisions

Most of Indira Gandhi's decisions were in the right direction, but were not swayed by people's movements, which are the very soul of genuine environmental activism

5 mins

The Green Crusader

The 1970s under Indira Gandhi were the best thing to have happened to India's environment

4 mins

No Just An Affair Of The Heart

Indira Gandhi made conservation a part of political discourse and her leadership on environment remains unparalleled globally

4 mins

Powerful Weed

Karisalankanni is a medicinal weed found across the world

2 mins

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Down To Earth Magazine Description:

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.