Deadly deficiency

Lack of key enzyme in Asians, Africans weakens malaria fight

How wind lures mosquitoes

Spread of malaria depends on the direction of wind

Ape and human cast

Fossils>> Dinosaur • The UK/South Africa

Now cattle feel the heat

Climate change affects breeding patterns of cows in the UK

Britain's 'green' car rally

Bad fish

Pollinator security

Neisseria's game plan

Graphite's schizophrenia

Microbes are always smarter

UNEA 5.2: Environment ministers call for integrating ecosystem protection with public health policies

UN member states committ to mainstreaming biodiversity, climate change and pollution concerns into all policies at the ministerial declaration …

Will a new and ‘improved’ WTO be in India’s interests

The World Trade Organization needs an overhaul, but the reform will leave even less space for developing nations

TikTok, Microsoft: Govt agendas are driving businesses. Here is what can be done

To ban access of foreign companies, and expect domestic companies and the government to profit profit directly from it, is a dangerous line to cross

UNCCD CoP 14: Experts stress on restoring Sahel region by 2030

The Great Green Wall Initiative aims to restore 100 million hectares of degraded land and create 10 million green jobs by 2030 in the region

Trump’s administration will scrap Obama-era green regulations

Meanwhile, UN’s new climate chief says action to stop climate change will continue irrespective of US involvement

Evolution basics

Evolution>> The Greatest Show on Earth by Richard Dawkins Random Books, Indian Price Rs 450

Poverty reduction in reverse, far-right populism to blame, says UN 2023 Human Development Report

A ‘democracy paradox’, coupled with a sense of powerlessness & lack of control over government decisions, has fuelled political …

Enjoy badgertopia

Computer Game>> Badger• The UK

Monsanto shuns GM

GM Food>> Monsanto • UK

Bear costume not scary

Protest>> Energy • The UK

Albedo is the measure

Gene leakage

GM bacteria can infect fungi

UNEA-6 opens with a call for environmental multilateralism

It is time to put political differences aside, focus on threats facing the planet and embark on the pathway to a sustainable and safe future, …

Delegates at UN Bonn summit adopt new framework to reduce risks from hazardous chemicals

Bonn Declaration that aims to prevent exposure, phase out harmful chemicals also adopted  

Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report

India fares better, ranks 40; United Kingdom worst-performing; United States occupies 18th position