India and UK launch new research initiative on cancer
The partnership is aimed at finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer with a focus on affordable approaches
Measuring sustainability through inclusive wealth
United Nations Environment’s latest report suggests that the Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI), rather than GDP is better suited to capture a …
USA v World species
While the world's species pay the price for USA's extravagant consumption patterns, biodiversity in the country remains largely safe
UN's ocean laws lack clarity on continental shelf
Speakers highlight problems in UN’s law of the seas at ocean law and policy conference
World e-domination partnership
Books>> Google Speaks by Janet Lowe Wiley and Co Rs 600 and Inside Larry and Sergey's Brain by Richard L Brandt Portfolio Books Rs 1,200
WHO, Unicef target to avoid 50 million vaccine-preventable infections this decade
UN and other agencies launch new programme that aims to ensure immunisation benefits are shared equitably by humanity
See climate effect on world’s favourite tourist spots in 2050, in pics
Environmental specialist Marish Cuenca partnered with online car hire website DiscoverCars.com to predict the effects of rising sea levels, …
Desertification setting in across a quarter of India
Another 30% of the county’s land is undergoing degradation. What does this mean for the country where more than 60% peopel depends on …
3.9 million people in South Sudan facing severe hunger, says UN report
An analysis shows that at least 30,000 people are living in extreme conditions and are facing starvation and death
Remains of the beauty pageant
Book>>Waste Uncovering the Global Food Scandal by Tristram Stuart Penguin UK Indian price Rs 450
Big mistake for countries to think COVID-19 danger has passed: WHO chief
At least 10% population of all countries should be vaccinated by September-end, WHO Director-General Tedros said at closing ceremony of 74th&…
Conservatives in US Supreme Court deal blow to climate action
Joe Biden administration’s efforts to decarbonise economy held hostage by Republican majority in Supreme Court
World needs a collective strategy to deal with US at Bonn climate conference
US move to repeal Clean Power Plan proves that naming and shaming has not worked, nor are the statements to stand united on Paris Agreements enough
CoP26: It’s half-time at the crucial Glasgow climate change summit — and here’s the score
More than 100 countries signed on to a new pledge to cut methane emissions by 30 per cent by 2030
Australia’s stumbling, last-minute dash for climate respectability doesn’t negate a decade of abject failure
Australia is the worst-performing of all developed countries when it comes to meaningful climate action
How Joe Biden failed the people of Afghanistan — and tarnished US credibility around the world
The collapse in Afghanistan that has flowed from President Joe Biden’s decision to proceed with a complete US troop withdrawal is more than …
Did you think obesity can't get to the poor? Think again
Obesity is increasing the most among England’s poorest, especially women, a recent report by a think tank has said
Blame climate change! UK heatwaves became 10 times more likely
Climate models are unable to keep up with actual observations & other climate change predictions may also be much more severe than previously …
Can synthetic biology offer solutions to environmental challenges?
Researchers and environmentalists consider synthetic biology or synbio as a potential tool to preserve biodiversity and restore the natural ecosystem
UN to boost humanitarian aid for Ukraine, form global crisis response group
Providing relief in captured cities is becoming riskier by the day as Russia widens its attack, says Antonio Guterres
Will only accept transformative policies to tackle climate crisis: USCAN
US Climate Action Network executive director writes before the elections are called on what lies ahead
The Antarctic Treaty is turning 60. In a changed world, is it still fit for purpose?
As disputes have arisen over years, many have been addressed through expansion of treaty framework. This framework is now referred to as the …
Chalk streams: why ‘England’s rainforests’ are so rare and precious
England’s chalk streams support a wide variety of biodiversity; but anthropogenic pressures are destroying these icons of English culture
South African and UK hospitalisation data: What it tells us about how deadly omicron is
Does omicron cause less serious disease than delta and will omicron waves be shorter in duration than delta waves?
Donald J Trump vs Panthera Onca
The US President’s plan to wall off the US-Mexico Border could end any efforts by jaguars to re-colonise land north of the Rio Grande