'Seven women farmers had cultivated vegetables for the first time in the kharif season of 2019. It was so successful that in the next year, they decided to scale their produce in a larger tract of land. All 9 acres of it. The production went as planned- it was a good harvest. - Suddenly and without warning, in came the pandemic lockdown.'
Masters of the woods: A decade after the Forest Rights Act came into being, there are talks about a historic turnaround in the way forests are managed. Empowered communities are increasingly asserting their rights over forest resources and reviving their economy.
'Land is the most prized of human possessions, providing us food, resources and a "solid footing"-quite literally-as well as a sense of identity and belonging. The doctrine of eminent domain has been employed by governments to acquire private land for public purposes all over the world as well as in India.'
Donal Trump denies that climate change is happening. He has declared that his country rejects the very idea of controlling emissions.
Illustration for a story about how village wells have turned into centres of social discrimination and boycott.
Illustration for a story on clouds and their fast changing nature, and how the scientific community is trying to keep pace. | Down to Earth
Value of Soil: Africa is particularly vulnerable to soil erosion and is the most severely affected continent. Desertification has affected 45% of Africa's land area, of which 55% is at high or very high risk of further degradation.
Think How to Sink : The best way to remove carbon is by sequestering it in its natural sinks.
