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India’s 178 major reservoirs lose 5 billion cubic metres of water in a week
Water

India’s 178 major reservoirs lose 5 billion cubic metres of water in a week

Raju Sajwan
3 min read
Reservoir storage falls to 63% of capacity nationwide, with southern India recording water levels nearly 47% below normal, according to CWC
Nearly 240 million adolescents worldwide report no active days in a week: WHO
Health

Nearly 240 million adolescents worldwide report no active days in a week: WHO

Susan Chacko
2 min read
Girls are less physically active than boys in almost every country, while global adolescent activity levels have shown little improvement in 15 years
The COP31 Presidency's summary records support for accelerating electrification and renewable energy, while recognising national circumstances and development needs
Climate Change

COP31: Cover decision consultations flag 1.5°C overshoot, 35% electrification target, fossil fuel transition

Puja Das
5 min read
Countries want a consensus-based outcome, but differ on how far it should go in addressing mitigation gaps, energy transitions and trade barriers
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