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Health
Global Hunger Index 2023: India reports highest child wasting rate; slips 4 notches on ranking

Global Hunger Index 2023: India reports highest child wasting rate; slips 4 notches on ranking

The country’s child wasting rate is higher than that of conflict-ridden Yemen at 14.4 per cent and Sudan at 13.7 per cent
October 13, 2023 | 14:22 PM
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Climate Change
Carbon dioxide levels breach another record: NOAA

Carbon dioxide levels breach another record: NOAA

CO2 levels now spiked more than 50% than at the commencement of the industrial age
June 06, 2023 | 17:42 PM
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Climate Change
Global warming pushes marine fish to polar waters: Study

Global warming pushes marine fish to polar waters: Study

It remains to be seen how foodwebs and ecosystems will be affected by fish migration
May 31, 2023 | 15:31 PM
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Science & Technology
Thirsty AIs: ChatGPT ‘drinks’ half a litre of fresh water to answer 20-50 questions, says study

Thirsty AIs: ChatGPT ‘drinks’ half a litre of fresh water to answer 20-50 questions, says study

Massive amounts of water go into maintaining the data centres of such AI tools
May 12, 2023 | 16:01 PM
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Pollution
Indoor air pollution can slow down brain development in infants: Study

Indoor air pollution can slow down brain development in infants: Study

Very small particulate matter can move from respiratory tract to brain
April 25, 2023 | 16:21 PM
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Wildlife & biodiversity|Forest
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने आरे में अनुमति से अधिक पेड़ काटने पर मुंबई मेट्रो को लगाई फटकार, लगाया दस लाख का जुर्माना

सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने आरे में अनुमति से अधिक पेड़ काटने पर मुंबई मेट्रो को लगाई फटकार, लगाया दस लाख का जुर्माना

आरे वन क्षेत्र में मेट्रो कार शेड बनाने के लिए यह विवाद …
April 18, 2023 | 10:16 AM
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Forests
SC slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on Mumbai metro, but permits felling of 177 trees in Aarey forest

SC slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on Mumbai metro, but permits felling of 177 trees in Aarey forest

Controversy over constructing a metro car shed inside Aarey has been brewing since 2014
April 17, 2023 | 16:21 PM
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Health in Africa
Ghana first to approve Oxford’s malaria vaccine for children

Ghana first to approve Oxford’s malaria vaccine for children

Vaccine was up to 80% successful in clinical trials 
April 13, 2023 | 14:19 PM
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Climate Change
Nord Stream spill is biggest methane leak ever, but minuscule compared to global release of the greenhouse gas: UNEP

Nord Stream spill is biggest methane leak ever, but minuscule compared to global release of the greenhouse gas: UNEP

Arresting methane release is crucial in combating climate change
February 22, 2023 | 16:04 PM
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Energy
Two years from now, India will see biggest percentage growth in energy consumption: IEA

Two years from now, India will see biggest percentage growth in energy consumption: IEA

Asia will consume half of the world’s power for the first time by 2025
February 17, 2023 | 13:21 PM
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Governance
Tax the wealthy: 2 billion people can be lifted from poverty by levying the super-rich, says Oxfam

Tax the wealthy: 2 billion people can be lifted from poverty by levying the super-rich, says Oxfam

Gap between the rich and the poor broadened over the past two years
January 17, 2023 | 12:30 PM
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Climate Change
Climate crisis: Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels remain at record high in 2022

Climate crisis: Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels remain at record high in 2022

Emissions from coal and oil are expected to increase from 2021 levels
November 15, 2022 | 12:03 PM
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Science & Technology
NASA reschedules long-delayed Moon rocket launch as tropical storm barrels in

NASA reschedules long-delayed Moon rocket launch as tropical storm barrels in

Mission will get the US closer to taking astronauts to the Moon after 5 decades
November 09, 2022 | 18:08 PM
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Health
COVID-19 triggers brain inflammation similar to Parkinson’s: Study

COVID-19 triggers brain inflammation similar to Parkinson’s: Study

Researchers also found a possible treatment for such inflammations
November 02, 2022 | 16:15 PM
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Climate Change
G-20 spent nearly $700 billion supporting fossil fuels in 2021

G-20 spent nearly $700 billion supporting fossil fuels in 2021

Fossil support spending increased by 16% in 2021
November 01, 2022 | 19:25 PM
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Climate Change
NASA spots 50 methane super-emitters on Earth

NASA spots 50 methane super-emitters on Earth

Most of these sites have ties with agriculture and fossil fuel industries
October 31, 2022 | 13:24 PM
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Science & Technology
Climate effect in space: Expect more satellite collisions

Climate effect in space: Expect more satellite collisions

There were 5,000 active and defunct satellites in low Earth orbit as on March 2021
October 19, 2022 | 17:25 PM
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Food
Fishy business: Millions of people missing out on their fair share of aquatic foods

Fishy business: Millions of people missing out on their fair share of aquatic foods

Nearly 800 million people across the world depend on marine and freshwater foods
October 19, 2022 | 15:29 PM
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Pollution
Nord Stream spews high levels of methane, likely to affect marine life

Nord Stream spews high levels of methane, likely to affect marine life

Dissolved methane transforms back into a gaseous form when it reaches the surface 
October 11, 2022 | 17:31 PM
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Health
World Mental Health Day: WHO-FIFA installs friendship benches to promote mental-health awareness

World Mental Health Day: WHO-FIFA installs friendship benches to promote mental-health awareness

Project focuses on sports’ role in promoting mental well-being
October 10, 2022 | 17:09 PM
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Health
Climate change may worsen conditions of patients with heart problems

Climate change may worsen conditions of patients with heart problems

Body weight of people with heart failure would fluctuate during heatwaves
September 29, 2022 | 15:26 PM
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Africa
Uganda declares Ebola outbreak after 1 person dies of rare Sudan strain

Uganda declares Ebola outbreak after 1 person dies of rare Sudan strain

Sudan strain’s case fatality rates ranged from 41% to 100% in previous outbreaks
September 21, 2022 | 12:23 PM
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Climate Change
Earth just experienced its 6th-warmest August on record

Earth just experienced its 6th-warmest August on record

Warmest August on record was experienced in both North America and Europe
September 20, 2022 | 13:16 PM
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Health
Half of world’s healthcare facilities lack basic hygiene services, nearly 4 billion people at risk

Half of world’s healthcare facilities lack basic hygiene services, nearly 4 billion people at risk

Every year, a whopping 670,000 newborns lose their lives to sepsis
August 30, 2022 | 17:21 PM
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Climate Change
Hot nights due to climate change will increase death rate by six times: Study

Hot nights due to climate change will increase death rate by six times: Study

Disrupted sleeping pattern can damage the immune system
August 10, 2022 | 14:53 PM
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