Being sure of genes

Companies are given permission to use genetic tests to decide on insurance policy in the UK

Forests are breaking up in tropics but coming together elsewhere — here’s what it means for wildlife & climate

Forest fragmentation is bad news for many unique animal and plant species 

Blind solutions

Government's plan to fortify food cannot be a holistic solution to malnutrition

Without action, Asia-Pacific ecosystems could lose a third of their value by 2050

In the Asia-Pacific region, Afghanistan shows the greatest potential losses and gains

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Evidences dating back to the 1500s to be used for projections on climate change, biodiversity

The scoping study will be conducted over three years and analyse impact up till 2050

Three experts to lead key assessment of invasive alien species

The assessment will offer governments and decision-makers the best available evidence

Islamic banking with a twist

A cooperative in Bihar offers interest-free loans, but only to its poor members

Weaving insect wildlife back into the tapestry of life

The fate of insects is entwined with that of people and of many other vertebrates

As told to Parliament (July 24, 2019): Survey reveals 54,130 manual scavengers in 18 states

All that was discussed in the House through the day

A green touch

Costing a lot !

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Forestry, the Mexican way

Delhi government puts cap of Rs 4,500 on H1N1 test

Private labs were reportedly charging as high as Rs 10,000 for a single test

What does NFHS-5 tell about school enrollment of kids under 5

Gap in the enrollment percentage in urban and rural areas prevalent in most states

Climate change leads to worst mangrove destruction in Australia

Some 7,000 hectares or nine per cent of the mangroves were destroyed in one month

Centre's child development scheme plagued by shortcomings, finds CAG

Over 30 per cent of the anganwadi centres have no toilets or drinking water

Convention on biological diversity

Public sector banks score over private ones

Elephants weigh in with humans in Rajasthan High Court

Exclusive cereal-dependence

The Philippines, Australia partner to study ecosystem services of coral reefs, mangroves

Economic cost of dredging on Great Barrier Reef could be as high as $1 billion

Weakened Lehar crosses Andhra coast at Machillipatnam

The very severe cyclonic storm lost its intensity by Thursday morning