Down To Earth - January 01, 2018

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AN ECOLOGICAL FAITH - Paying a tribute to a conservation religion that India has forgotten

WTO Trumped By America

WTO's recent ministerial meeting at Buenos Aires highlights the strain on the multilateral trading bloc from US unilateralism and its own `unfair' system.

5 mins

Revered Yet Neglected

Protecting forests and groves for cultural and religious reasons is an ancient practice worldwide.

7 mins

Nature's Timeless Abode

With a rich natural and cultural heritage, Meghalaya's Mawphlang sacred grove never ceases to surprise visitors.

5 mins

Himalaya's Magical Grove

Apart from being a religious place, Hariyali Devi’s forests harbour several herbs.

3 mins

Sacred, A Way Of Life

Every morning, Kamla Devi offers water to the tulsi plant in her courtyard.

5 mins

Inherent Faith Runs Deep

In Jharkhand, sacred groves define social and cultural consciousness of tribal people.

7 mins

Surviving Through Ages

Western ghats’ kathalekan retains its vegetation even after a millenium.

6 mins

Vanishing Oases

Sacred groves are losing patronage in Rajasthan.

5 mins

Restore Lost Groves

The decline of sacred groves began in the Indian plains in tandem with agricultural expansion.

3 mins

On Verge Of Destruction

The tadadi port project in karnataka will deal a severe blow to the sacred mangroves.

5 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.