COVID-19: Why Nepal’s farmers should have sustained cereal production
Shifting from cereal to vegetable production came at a cost to the farmers of west Nepal
COVID-19 pulls fishermen back to Bengal, Amphan forces them to reconsider
Several fishermen in West Bengal have begun weighing options to go back to fishing harbours in other states where they worked
World Day Against Child Labour 2020: Vulnerable children worse off due to COVID-19
The nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has left child labourers with no source of income, no …
COVID-19: 300,000 seafarers need flights for crew changes, says UNCTAD estimate
About half the seafarers will have to travel home by air for repatriation, while the other half will need to join ships for work
COVID-19: Experts raise concerns over China's measures to prevent illegal wildlife trade
China asks public for comments on a list of animals that can be traded legally
Trump starts withdrawing US from WHO
Withdrawal process to take at least a year, will be effective from July 6, 2021
COVID-19: Around 45 mln pushed into global food insecurity, says FAO report
Around 33 million reside in South and South east Asia, remainder in sub-Saharan Africa
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 1, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
The case of anti-microbial resistance: Adding worry to the woes of COVID-19 pandemic
The WHO, in 2019, said AMR is one of the top 10 threats to health, with speculation emerging of it having the potential to become a global epidemic
COVID-19: Bats’ immune system, longevity offer clues for treatment, says study
Bats’ immune systems have mechanisms to control inflammation, a mainstay of disease and ageing
COVID-19: 400 mln jobs lost in Q2 2020, says ILO
Job losses up 400% in Africa, Asia since first 3 months; working hours lower than estimates
Sexual and gender-based violence during COVID-19: lessons from Ebola
Sexual and gender-based violence does not begin with disasters like the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. But the chaos and …
Vishakhapatnam gas leak: What were the errors and what are the lessons
Industrial management methodologies have to be fine-tuned in line with the COVID-19 pandemic, not only to ensure safety but to function effectively
Is telemedicine useful tool to fight COVID-19?
Hospitals should be prepared to use tele-health as a tool in fighting the outbreak
COVID-19: Role of bayt-al-mals in J&K comes into focus amid lockdown
Bayt-al-mals look after welfare of families and in some cases, migrants, in the union territory
Odisha sal seed pickers face Amphan, COVID-19 double whammy
Sal seed procurement was delayed because of Cyclone Amphan
Food wrappers overtake cigarette butts as beach litter: Report
A record 4,771,602 food wrappers picked up in a single day by 943,195 volunteers of environmental advocacy group Ocean Conservancy across …
Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance: A strong EC Act is still needed
The ordinance does not expressly define ‘extraordinary circumstances’: Such legislative ambiguity makes one question the entire …
The IMF’s $4 bln loan for South Africa: The pros, cons and potential pitfalls
The most important benefit is that South Africa is getting $4.2 billion at about 1.1 per cent interest. This is a very cheap source of funds
COVID-19: Phase 3 of vaccine developed by Chinese researchers underway, says Lancet
The Ad5-vectored COVID-19 vaccine tested on people above 55 years of age, is considered a step up from another vaccine being developed by the UK
Pangolin scale seizures jumped 10 times between 2014 and 2018: UN report
Pangolins have, recently, been vilified because of reports that linked them to the emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes …
Study predicts 4 outcomes for aquaculture industry amid COVID-19 impact
The relatively young industry suffers curb in exports, layoffs, reduced demand and production because of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) …
COVID-19: Researchers develop portable, battery-operated ventilator
The device, called AirBridge, works as a bridge for a few hours to a few days before conventional ventilation is provided
Prioritise safety in industry during the COVID-19 era
Recent accidents pose serious questions on claims of world-class practices in Indian manufacturing industries
COVID-19: Revised guidelines show how biomedical waste must be handled
Extra precautions to be taken by sanitation workers, healthcare facilities and COVID-19 isolation wards are also described