International dump yard

Ship breaking thrives in South Asia because of weak laws

Plague is spreading to new areas

South-east Asia resolves to combat non-communicable diseases

Countries target to reduce mortality from lifestyle diseases by a quarter by 2025

Urban farming now covers area equal to size of Europe, says study

Farming by city dwellers plays major role in food security, finds the study

Grim reminder

A fleeting reappearance of plague exposes India's lack of preparedness

Climate change affecting jobs in South Asia

Training in green skills must for youth: report

Just talk, no promises at Asia-Europe meet

What caused a spike in extreme heat events in Northeast Asia

Extreme heat events have become more likely to occur over Northeast Asia

EU aviation emissions tax: Indian airlines face fine of €30,000

Chinese carriers may be fined €2.4 million for not complying with rules

Darkling waters

The Bagmati loses its way in Kathmandu amid political vacuum and urban chaos

Solid biomass as cooking fuel is a killer

Use of biomass takes high toll

Underground ocean discovered

Rats not responsible for ‘Black Death’ in medieval Europe: study

Climate change and gerbils, another rodent species spread the deadly disease, it says

Wake up and smell the air

Science & Technology - Briefs

Science and Technology - Briefs

Antibiotic resistance: A new dose

How the world is gearing up to fight antibiotic resistance

A revolution gone awry

Easy access to agro-chemicals in Sri Lanka blamed for public health scare

How is South Asia faring on energy?

A new publication on energy in the region raises critical questions

South asia

Influenza on the move

New stick to beat developing countries on GHGs

Resource mobilisation can help Africa be self-sufficient

African Development Forum discusses ways to reduce dependence on foreign donors

Healing hazards

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