COVID-19: The world scrambles for food
The Indian government announced a Rs 1.7-lakh crore package for the poor and needy
WHO, Unicef target to avoid 50 million vaccine-preventable infections this decade
UN and other agencies launch new programme that aims to ensure immunisation benefits are shared equitably by humanity
See climate effect on world’s favourite tourist spots in 2050, in pics
Environmental specialist Marish Cuenca partnered with online car hire website DiscoverCars.com to predict the effects of rising sea levels, …
Conservatives in US Supreme Court deal blow to climate action
Joe Biden administration’s efforts to decarbonise economy held hostage by Republican majority in Supreme Court
Big mistake for countries to think COVID-19 danger has passed: WHO chief
At least 10% population of all countries should be vaccinated by September-end, WHO Director-General Tedros said at closing ceremony of 74th&…
Humanity produced 62 billion kg of e-waste in 2022. In 2030, that number will be 82 billion kg: UN
Easiest solution for all e-waste issues is still not to generate any e-waste in the first place, urges report
‘COVID-19 herd immunity unlikely to slow transmission in coming months’
Expect third wave in the US in winter
Cadbury recalls chocolates in UK over listeria contamination fears
Listeria infection manifests itself in humans with symptoms similar to flu
Humanitarian crisis in Haiti as the Caribbean’s most populous country may have fallen to armed gangs
Capital Port-au-Prince a ‘city under siege’ as US Marines reportedly evacuate embassy staff
Nearly 282 million people in Africa were undernourished in 2022: UN
Approximately one billion people were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2021
Global economy 2023: How governments could make the energy crisis worse this year
We can expect another turbulent year in energy markets in 2023
A granular look at UK’s COVID-19 ‘red list’ shows why it’s deeply flawed
Sudan is on the red list whereas South Sudan is not.
Reform, restitution, justice: UN report suggests host of measures to protect indigenous rights
Denying indigenous peoples their rights self-defeating: UN Report
Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: Expert outlines a way forward
Africa needs to advocate more aggressively for its own interests
234 scientists read 14,000+ research papers to write upcoming IPCC climate report. Here’s what you need to know
The report, first of 4 that make up the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, looks at the physical science behind climate change. It will …
How Joe Biden failed the people of Afghanistan — and tarnished US credibility around the world
The collapse in Afghanistan that has flowed from President Joe Biden’s decision to proceed with a complete US troop withdrawal is more than …
Did you think obesity can't get to the poor? Think again
Obesity is increasing the most among England’s poorest, especially women, a recent report by a think tank has said
The Antarctic Treaty is turning 60. In a changed world, is it still fit for purpose?
As disputes have arisen over years, many have been addressed through expansion of treaty framework. This framework is now referred to as the …
UN to boost humanitarian aid for Ukraine, form global crisis response group
Providing relief in captured cities is becoming riskier by the day as Russia widens its attack, says Antonio Guterres
UN 2023 Water Conference: I am hopeful Great Salt Lake won’t go the Aral Sea and Lake Urmia way, says Kevin Perry
Down To Earth speaks to Kevin Perry from the University of Utah on the Great Salt Lake in the American West
UN 2023 Water Conference: Day 1 ends with debates; problem acknowledgement; funding pledges
Day 2 to be crucial as delegates seek to reconcile ambition and vision with implementation
India, alongside China and US, set to suffer maximum climate impacts on economy by 2050: Report
Bihar to be most affected in India; increase of climate impact in Assam to be highest globally during 1990-2050
Chalk streams: why ‘England’s rainforests’ are so rare and precious
England’s chalk streams support a wide variety of biodiversity; but anthropogenic pressures are destroying these icons of English culture
South African and UK hospitalisation data: What it tells us about how deadly omicron is
Does omicron cause less serious disease than delta and will omicron waves be shorter in duration than delta waves?
CoP26: It’s half-time at the crucial Glasgow climate change summit — and here’s the score
More than 100 countries signed on to a new pledge to cut methane emissions by 30 per cent by 2030