Budget 2023-24: Centre lacks clarity on India’s climate change obligations

Government should not allow the ageing units to operate endlessly and instead consider the environmental damage and GHG emissions from such units

Safer Internet Day 2023: How long will our children surf in murky waters?

Findings of a study conducted by CRY and CNLU published days ahead of the Safer Internet Day found that the online perpetrators made the most of children’s increased exposure to the internet during COVID times  

Himalayan plunder: Stop excessive, aggressive development

Incidents such as Joshimath subsidence will continue to occur if policy approaches do not change

Atmospheric rivers are hitting the Arctic more often and increasingly melting its sea ice

Sea ice loss also contributes to global warming and to extreme storms that cause economic damage well beyond the Arctic

Turkey-Syria earthquake: a seismologist explains what just happened

Arabia is moving northwards into Europe, causing the Anatolian plate (which Turkey sits on) to be pushed out westwards

China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising. Why it’s time to control the trade

The scale of the donkey trade, both illicit and legal, poses a challenge for many countries in Africa, especially in terms of its impact on the most marginalised communities

Drinking and suicide: How alcohol use increases risks, and what can be done about it

Alcohol affects neurotransmitters, which are the chemical messengers such as GABA and serotonin that help regulate mood

Here are some solutions to address health challenges faced by tribal communities

Skilling and support to nurses and midwives will help in ensuring the provision of a responsive healthcare  

Addis Ababa’s CO2 emission is 4-8 times higher than WHO standards. Here’s how the city plans to tackle the problem 

Addis Ababa’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is projected to reach 32 million tonnes by 2030

Himalayan plunder: Certain towns at greater risk

While the entire Himalayan region is fragile, the zones that receive snow and rain are the most unstable

Dhamaal: The incredible story of how East African culture shaped the music of a state in India

The story of Dhamaal performance traditions reveals the rich and complex mixing of cultures in a world shaped by human movement and history

Biden’s plan for ending the emergency declaration for COVID-19 signals a pivotal point in the pandemic – 4 questions answered

Ending the federal emergency reflects both a scientific and political judgment that the acute phase of the pandemic has ended and that special federal resources are no longer needed to prevent disease transmission across borders

Union Budget 2023-24: India’s farmers can take to organic agriculture with proper support

Meagre allocations to organic/natural farming is negligible compared to huge funding towards chemical-based farming

Germany commits over $200 million for shattered Brazilian Amazon; but is it enough?

The flow of capital alone won’t combat the issue of deforestation until its amalgamation with government policies and laws regarding the handling of Amazon is introduced

Budget kick: Keep these factors in mind while setting up a Bio-CNG plant

Political and institutional support must be gained through a sustained and deliberate communication process in which Bio-CNG’s economic and environmental benefits are conveyed

A rapidly growing rocket industry could undo decades of work to save the ozone layer — unless we act now

The ozone layer is on track to heal within four decades, which can be undone by an upsurge in rocket launches 

Water ATMs were introduced in Ghana — and are changing the way people can access this vital resource

Powered by solar energy, most water ATMs are designed to operate 24 hours a day

Guinea worm: A nasty parasite is nearly eradicated, but the push for zero cases will require patience

The final push to full eradication requires patience and faith on the part of institutions and governments supporting the effort; also, people living in endemic areas must do what they can to break the transmission cycle

WHO says COVID remains a global emergency, but we’re at a transition point. What does this mean?

We still face significant challenges, with high rates of transmission in many countries

Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline

As the world’s population ages and the number of older adults with dementia increases, this knowledge cannot come soon enough

Slippery slopes: Why the Auckland storm caused so many landslides and what can be done about it

While climate change and the warming of oceans that pump-prime extreme weather events are certainly pressing issues, changing land use is also of growing importance