Down To Earth - September 01, 2019

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EARTH DESERTIFIED

The Dictum On Desertification

LAND IS AT THE CORE OF FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE

5 mins

A Quarter Under Desertification

What does this mean for India where more than 60 per cent of the population depends on agriculture?

10+ mins

Taming The Thar

What it takes to reclaim the world’s most populated desert

6 mins

It Is Everybody's Business

Private sector is vital to restore land and sustain life

3 mins

Silent Spread

More than 100 countries are at the risk of desertification. Left unchecked, this could fuel conflicts and displace 700 million people worldwide by 2050

8 mins

Think How To Sink

The best way to remove carbon is by sequestering it in its natural sinks

4 mins

Picture Imperfect

It’s difficult to ignore how desertification is expanding in areas that are on the front line of climate change

5 mins

Value Of Soil

The benefits of action against land degradation through sustainable management are seven times higher than its cost in 15 years

5 mins

Quash The Dogma

Most policies to tackle desertification are bound to fail. The problem will get solved as soon as they become holistic

7 mins

How To Create An Oasis

Neither a short-term solution nor a one-size-fits-all approach will help fight desertification. Governments tend to commit this mistake, but communities across the world are building on their traditional experiences to achieve land degradation neutrality

6 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.

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.
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* 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.