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BY CONSENSUS - Financial incentives to elect panchayats by consensus could have unfavourable consequences for India’s local self-governance

Breaking the coal taboo

WHAT DO we do with coal and the electricity it generates? This is the zillion-dollar question in the face of the twin challenges of climate change and the urgent need for energy to power homes, factories and shops across vast parts of the still-developing world. The world is fast running out of the carbon budget to keep temperature rises below 1.5°C—a guardrail against out and out devastation. We need solutions that can and must work in the interests of all. This is where the coal question becomes complicated. It is easy to say “keep it in the ground”—do not use coal for generating electricity as it is more than certainly responsible for the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions that have already filled our shared atmosphere. But how will that work in an energy-insecure world?

3 mins

Rain check revolution

A citizen science initiative collects localised precipitation data in and around Pune to help people gain insights on rainfall patterns

2 mins

A STATUTORY ORDER, NOT AN ADVISORY

The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion that countries driving climate change are committing a crime against humanity reiterates the principle of common but differentiated responsibility. It is likely to boost litigation related to climate reparations

10+ mins

Micro menace

As nations negotiate a global treaty to regulate plastics, scientists have released a damning report highlighting the health impacts on humans

5 mins

Soft targets

India's largest renewable energy park risks displacing Ladakh's nomadic herders and their prized pashmina goats

4 mins

FORGED CONSENSUS

State governments offering financial incentives to make panchayats forego voting and elect candidates by consensus could have unfavourable consequences for India's local self-governance.

10+ mins

REIGN OF FIRE

Jharia coalfield continues to burn, with no sign of respite and only sluggish progress in rehabilitation for its people

6 mins

TIMELESS CORBETT

EXPLORING THE HUNTER, WRITER, NATURALIST AND CONSERVATIONIST BEHIND THE LEGEND OF JIM CORBETT

4 mins

Healing minds

In Chhattisgarh's Durg district, health workers are offering support to those silently struggling with mental health conditions

4 mins

'Window to avoid worst climate scenarios is rapidly shutting'

In 2023, scientists for the first time quantified nine planetary boundaries—aspects that affect the functioning of Earth systems, including climate change, ocean acidification and land-system change—and concluded that six of them have already been transgressed. This assessment is based on a framework put forth in 2009 by a team led by JOHAN ROCKSTRÖM, now director at Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and professor of earth system science at the University of Potsdam, Germany. All the boundaries are under strain due to global warming, bringing us closer to irreversible climate tipping points, Rockström tells SHAGUN. Excerpts:

4 mins

Spirit of the soil

MITTI: EK NAYI PEHCHAAN BRINGS FARMER ISSUES TO THE FORE THROUGH THE EYES OF A YOUNG PROTAGONIST WHO RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS

3 mins

BEYOND PETHA

Whether enjoyed as a sweet treat, refreshing juice or hearty vegetable dish, ash gourd offers a wealth of nutritional benefits

4 mins

Fewer farms, older hands

FARMS ARE declining across the world, and farmers are ageing. The average age of a farmer in the world is 55 years, closer to the retirement age. At the same time, there seems to be less interest among the youth to take up farming. Going by data with the International Labour Organization, in 1991 agriculture accounted for 43 per cent of global employment. By 2023, it reduced to 26 per cent. According to Census 2011, every day 2,000 farmers in India give up farming. Arnold Puech Pays d'Alissac, president of the World Farmers' Organisation, has a warning, rather an alarm call: “A lot of people will be out of the job, I expect, retired, very soon.”

2 mins

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Down To Earth Description:

Forlegger: Society-for-Environmental-Comm

Kategori: Science

Språk: English

Hyppighet: Fortnightly

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.