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In the dragon’s lair, tourism faces a delicate balancing act
Wildlife & Biodiversity

In the dragon’s lair, tourism faces a delicate balancing act

Reiza Miftah Wirakusuma
4 min read
As visitor numbers to natural wonders around the world grow, authorities face a huge challenge balancing conservation with development
The Amazon rainforest
Wildlife & Biodiversity

Wildlife population plunges close to point of no return, 73% lost in 50 years: WWF’s 2024 Living Planet report

Himanshu Nitnaware
5 min read
Decisions made between now and 2030 will determine whether we can avoid dangerous tipping points and learn to live in harmony with nature
Social protection spending vital to mitigate effects of climate, demography & digitalisation in Asia & the Pacific
Economy

Social protection spending vital to mitigate effects of climate, demographic shocks in Asia & the Pacific

Susan Chacko
3 min read
Investing in social protection today by at least 3.3% of GDP will be more affordable than responding to shocks in the future
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The Amazon rainforest
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Wildlife population plunges close to point of no return, 73% lost in 50 years: WWF’s 2024 Living Planet report
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
5 min read
Social protection spending vital to mitigate effects of climate, demography & digitalisation in Asia & the Pacific
Economy
Social protection spending vital to mitigate effects of climate, demographic shocks in Asia & the Pacific
By
Susan Chacko
3 min read
Amid rapid growth, Dar es Salaam’s crumbled sewage system puts lives at risk
Africa
Amid rapid growth, Dar es Salaam’s aging sewage system puts lives at risk
By
Kizito Makoye
4 min read
The Donkey, G K Chesterton and Salman Khan: Why strengthening negative stereotypes can be bad for an already imperiled gentle animal
Wildlife & Biodiversity
The Donkey, G K Chesterton and Salman Khan: Why strengthening negative stereotypes can be bad for an already imperiled gentle animal
By
Rajat Ghai
3 min read
Amid Hurricane Milton’s devastation, Greenpeace calls for need to hold fossil fuel companies accountable
Natural Disasters
Amid Hurricane Milton’s devastation, Greenpeace calls for need to hold fossil fuel companies accountable
By
DTE Staff
2 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 9, 2024)
Governance
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 9, 2024)
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 20, 2024)
Governance
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 8, 2024)
By
DTE Staff
4 min read
A US stamp issued in honour of Juan Ponce de Leon
Environment
As Hurricane Milton slams into ‘Sunshine State’ Florida, a tale about how a Conquistador ‘discovered’ a verdant land of flowers in the 1500s
By
Rajat Ghai
4 min read
While people from all castes work under MGNREGA, the majority of these workers belong to the Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes.
Governance
Two villages in Rajasthan don’t wish to be deemed as urban areas — here’s why
By
Amarpal Singh Verma
4 min read
Calcutta High Court demands state, Centre response on stoppage of MGNREGA funds, unemployment allowance
Governance
Calcutta High Court demands state, Centre response on stoppage of MGNREGA funds, unemployment allowance
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
2 min read
2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to three for pioneer work on proteins
Science & Technology
2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to three for pioneer work on proteins
By
Rohini Krishnamurthy
2 min read
Govt okays universal supply of fortified rice till December 2028; concerns regarding indiscriminate supply without health warnings remain
Food
Govt okays universal supply of fortified rice till December 2028; concerns regarding indiscriminate supply without health warnings remain
By
Shagun
2 min read
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