Odisha’s big challenge: Meeting MGNREGS target of 200 million person days
Although the state govt picked up pace compared to recent years, there are reports of slowdown in work being done
COVID-19: Food waste during pandemic can worsen climate emergency
The median amount of food waste per capita in large developed economies is significantly higher than in large developing economies
Court Digest: Major environment hearings of the week (July 20-24, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal through the week
Ebola cases in DRC province continue to rise, surpass previous outbreak
The country had declared an end to the second-deadliest Ebola virus disease outbreak in eastern region on June 25
Democratic Republic of Congo calls end to 2nd-deadliest Ebola outbreak ever
Even as outbreak ends in country’s eastern area, another smaller outbreak surfaces in the northwest
Wildlife during a pandemic: The other side of the coin
Instances of wild animals entering urban landscapes were reported the world over. But was everything about the lockdown hunky-dory for them?
Odisha set to introduce locally produced millets into ICDS, PDS
Keonjhar district will introduce ragi for pre-school meals through DMF funds from July
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 23, 2020)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Lessons from a pandemic: Urgency for climate action
Much like the claimed behaviour of an ostrich burying its head underground in the face of risk, we demonstrate our capacity to ignore risks like …
G20 countries bank on fossil fuels for COVID-19 recovery plans: Study
Over 55% or $150.81 billion of public money committed by G20 countries is allocated for supporting fossil fuel energy
COVID-19 mortality spikes in states with high burden of chronic diseases
There is incontrovertible evidence that underlying conditions deter the capacity to combat the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Blocking the deadly cytokine storm is a vital weapon for treating COVID-19
The cytokine storm is a centerpiece of the COVID-19 pathology with devastating consequences for the host
Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19: A new review of several studies shows flaws in research and no benefit
There are no controlled studies that assess the use of hydroxychloroquine to prevent the coronavirus
What is a clinical trial? A health policy expert explains
A controlled trial means study participants are split in two groups: One group is given the treatment and the other (the control group) is not
Should you fly yet? An epidemiologist and an exposure scientist walk you through the decision process
Arming yourself with specific knowledge about your airport and airline, and maximising your use of protective measures that you have control over,…
A COVID-19 vaccine needs the public’s trust — and it’s risky to cut corners on clinical trials, as Russia is
In other places, notably the United States, China and the European Union, even as researchers rush to develop vaccines, they continue to publish …
Biden’s long foreign-policy record signals how he’ll reverse Trump, rebuild old alliances and lead the pandemic response
As vice president, Biden’s relationships with world leaders were based on personal chemistry and empathy, enriched by his often rambling …
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