Depression, anxiety, trauma stress, bipolarity, schizophrenia: Unaccounted costs of conflicts
New estimates by WHO indicate the world has grossly underplayed the problem
Hydropower dams can harm coastal areas far downstream
A study in Mexico on four rivers finds that damming rivers has measurable negative ecologic and economic effects on coastal regions more …
Few governments levy appropriate levels of tax on tobacco products, says WHO report
Evidence shows WHO’s recommendation to increase tax on tobacco products is the most effective way to curb its consumption
How safe is your food. Not much it seems
Contaminated food leads to the death of 2 million people around the globe annually and is responsible for more than 200 types of diseases
WHO launches high impact plan to check malaria
The newly launched response, high burden to high impact, builds on the principle that no one should die from a disease that can be easily prevented
Climate’s clear connect: Healthcare systems resilient to global warming are a challenge for Africa
Extreme weather events triggered by climate change are a drag on the capacity of Africa’s already-stretched healthcare systems
The architecture & landscape of Santiniketan embrace nature as primary educator
Through architecture and principles of conservation, Santiniketan exemplifies the benefits of living in harmony with nature
World Mental Health Day: COVID-19 pandemic has worsened our mindscape
Survey after survey from across the world have indicated that the pandemic is increasing mental health problems
WHO partners meet to find ways of improving global health
Over 150 representatives of member states, intergovernmental organisations, academic institutions, civil society, philanthropic foundations and …
Civil society asks WTO members to raise concerns about ‘lop-sided’ Nairobi agreement
Organisations write letter calling on developing member nations to raise issue at General Council meet on Wednesday
Post-pandemic recovery shows clear disparity as global growth stabililises but 80% world population grapples with slowdown
The World Bank’s forecasts for growth in 2024 reflect downgrades in three out of every four low-income economies since January
Coral reef recovery could get a boost from an unlikely source: Sea cucumbers, the janitors of the seafloor
While repopulating sea cucumbers is unlikely to save coral reefs without also taking other actions, doing so could help slow reef losses, buying …
DTE Coverage: Cyclone Hidaya
Down To Earth tracked the cyclone as it formed in the sea and finally made landfall in Tanzania
What are exposure pathways and health risks of microplastics in our body?
Microplastics and nanoplastics are found in the air, water, and food, leading to concerns about how they enter our bodies and the potential …
Simply Put: Plastic waste
Simply Put: Plastic pandemic
Simply Put: The broken GHG record
Monkeypox can be transmitted to babies during and after pregnancy. We should be watchful but not alarmed
The virus can enter the body via broken skin, the respiratory tract or mucous membranes
Simply put: Malaysia to send back waste to US, UK Canada etc
Ebola returns to Liberia
Liberia reported maximum deaths in the present outbreak of the disease
DTE coverage: Over 700 commitments made at UN 2023 Water Conference
The conference in New York City aimed at making the world more water-resilient
Simply Put: Who owns the road?
Simply Put: Eternal gift
Simply Put: Plastic Planet
Ahead of COP28, health professionals call for urgent action on climate change to prevent premature deaths
Global health bodies demanded governments to urgently phase out fossil fuels, accelerate renewable energy