A laboratory worker in Siberia has died after developing severe pneumonia symptoms, prompting authorities to place nearly 200 people under medical observation over possible exposure to pneumonic plague.
Puja Das of Down To Earth has been selected as one of 15 journalists for the Global Energy Futures Media Fellowship, organised by the German Federal Foreign Office and the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), The fellowship will take place in Berlin, Germany, from November 23 to 27, 2026.
In this episode, Sunita Narain examines the devastating floods in Nepal and what they tell us about climate change, reckless development and the fragile future of the Himalayas.
Shagun Kapil of Down To Earth has been named runner-up in both the Technology and Print categories at the 2026 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Star Prize Awards for her story, Promising Start, on the sex-sorted semen experiment in dairy.
Meghalaya is known for some of the heaviest rainfall on Earth. But this monsoon. the state has recorded India’s highest rainfall deficit - 59% below normal as of September 15, 2026. Ten of Meghalaya’s 11 districts have recorded deficient or large deficient rainfall, with West Jaintia Hills facing a 79% shortfall. Even East Khasi Hills, home to Mawsynram and Cherrapunji. has received 53% less rain than normal.
Finding the balance between habitats of humans and wildlife.
Delhi has unveiled one of India's most ambitious electric vehicle policies yet. The EV 2.0 policy sets firm timelines to phase out new petrol and diesel vehicles in key segments, expands financial incentives
India's monsoon is the country's true finance minister. It determines food production, water availability, livelihoods and economic growth. In 2026, India faces the combined challenge of a strong El Niño and a warming climate, raising concerns about below average rainfall and increasing weather extremes.