Down To Earth Magazine - April 16, 2022

In this issue

TRAPPED BY CLIMATE - Rising extreme weather events expose millions to trafficking

WORLD SET TO CROSS 3.2°C

Long-term benefits of cutting greenhouse gas emissions today outweigh the costs

5 mins

Reluctant move

Nine years after the Minamata Convention was adopted, countries agree to eliminate the use of mercury in artisanal gold mining. Can they enforce the decision?

2 mins

Unsettled forever

Over 50,000 tribal people moved out of Chhattisgarh in 2005-06 to avoid violence between state-backed civilian militia Salwa Judum and Naxal sympathisers. They settled in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and now, wielding a lesser-known clause of the Forest Rights Act, are demanding land at their current place of stay

5 mins

Virtual loss

BharatNet's broadband revolution in rural India fails to gather momentum even after missing seven deadlines

4 mins

Snapshot from sewage

Wastewater surveillance is a cheap and effective way to map the spread of infection, be it COVID-19 or any other pathogen

6 mins

Climate's Trafficking Connect

Disasters and poverty fuel human trafficking. Increase in extreme weather events makes millions more vulnerable to this trap. TARAN DEOL and SHUCHITA JHA travel to the frequently battered parts of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra to capture this often ignored aspect of climate change

10+ mins

Star power

The world is close to cracking nuclear fusion energy code, a source of virtually endless clean energy

6 mins

In The Midst Of War, Russia Hits At Patents

As US-EU sanctions deepen, Moscow passes a law to allow free use of patents owned by "unfriendly countries"

4 mins

SKINNED ALIVE

Pruning of timber tree species harms both the quality and quantity of wood, and needs to be checked immediately

3 mins

COOL IDEA

Ahmedabad residents strategically use shade, ventilation and building materials to keep their homes comfortable: and it does not cost the earth

3 mins

Fantastic beasts

MAO'S BESTIARYIS A REVISIONIST HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE ANIMAL DRUG INDUSTRY IN MAO'S CHINA THAT ALSO GIVES CONTEXT TO THE CURRENT DEBATES ON ZOONOSES AND THE USE OF WILD ANIMALS FOR HEALTH BENEFITS

4 mins

FABULOUS FABA

Ancient superfood faba bean is set to stage a comeback

4 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.