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&…
New Covid strain in circulation, may not be a concern for India
EG.5.1 variant, code-named Eris, has behind almost 15% cases in the UK
‘See Afghans as brothers and sisters with whom we have ties since Mahabharata, not some distant aliens’
The second and final part of DTE’s interview with former ambassador Gautam Mukhopadhaya, where he discusses the situation in Afghanistan, …
Biden’s climate summit: All eyes will be on the US, come April 22
An ambitious nationally determined contribution unveiled by the US at the Leaders Summit could help rebuild trust among sceptics
Richest 1% emit twice as much carbon as poorest 50%: Oxfam report
The richest 10% accounted for 46% of emissions growth; the poorest 50% accounted for 6%
What is the Darien Gap? And why are more migrants risking this Latin American route to get to the US?
The challenging topography of humid, swampy rainforest as well as criminal gangs who control the area, make the route an extremely challenging …
Bites by exotic snakes rising in UK, as more people keep them as part of their occupation or hobby
Such bites are a challenge to healthcare professionals in the country, says a new study
South Africa ends contact-tracing, CDC reduces isolation period — how the world's approach to tackle COVID-19 has evolved
Mask mandates also vary within countries; the type of mask is also a concern
The world’s largest organism is slowly being eaten by deer
The organism has been around for about 14,000 years
In South Sudan, 4.5 million children need humanitarian support: UNICEF
An estimated 1.4 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition
As the world watches US election, the appeal of America is diminished
A reality check on American power, including its cultural power, is overdue
Sustainable Development Goals: 36 changes in global indicator framework
Eight indicators added, six deleted
Global Eco Watch: Will burbot return to UK after half a century?
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
Melting to extinction
Biodiversity in the UK threatened due to climate changes
India’s progress in health outcomes dismal: UN report
The under-five mortality rate in the country still stands at 43 per 1,000 live births
Asia-Pacific moves slow on environment-related SDGs: Report
At this rate, the region will not achieve any of these SDGs by 2030
Second guilty verdict against Monsanto in the US
Federal jury finds that Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide caused a man’s cancer
Hawaii narrowly escapes Hurricane Lane
Storm moves away from the archipelago after dumping rain
What does Sustainable Development mean in an unequal world?
Reflections from the Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development
Alabama ruling frozen embryos are equivalent to living children has worrying implications for IVF
The judgement that in Australia only one embryo is transferred & none frozen is demonstrably false
Countries commit to tackling non-communicable diseases
A UN declaration, which was signed by several heads of states, asks food manufacturers to reduce salt, free sugars and saturated and industrially …
‘Wait and see’ is an unsatisfying – but accurate – way to present election results
Perhaps news organisations and the public could wait for those charged with the counting to do the counting
UNCCD COP14: Experts stress the need to assess long-term drought impacts
World Bank, Water Global Practices release framework to assess benefits of proactive action vis-à-vis drought
Global climate finance flows for 2015-16 increased by 17%: UN report
The report highlights that a large part of climate finance continues to go towards efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions
Why not all urban foxes deserve their ‘bin-raiding’ reputation
Foxes are ecologically important to urban green spaces, so people need to find ways of living amicably alongside them