WTO talks end with no consensus on agriculture support
Negotiations on fisheries “came close” to a deal but one or two or two matters could not be reached
Kalahari weaver birds lay bigger eggs when they have female helpers to feed nestlings
This is the first formal evidence in birds that maternal investment in eggs changes with the availability of help
Is the tiger still ‘rajah’ of Java’s jungles? New study raises hopes
A single hair strand found in a village on the island in 2019 found to be genetically belonging to subspecies
Fighting every wildfire ensures the big fires are more extreme, and may harm forests’ ability to adapt to climate change
Fires are a natural part of many landscapes globally; when forests aren’t allowed to burn, they become more dense
Unhealthy levels of arsenic in water could exacerbate health concerns when used to boil rice
Rice, staple of over half of humanity, already has more arsenic than other grains; washing or boiling it with arsenic-contaminated water poses …
Simply Put: South Asian unity
The middle-aged brain changes a lot — and it’s key to understanding dementia
The brain may be going through accelerating, as opposed to gradual, change during our 40s and 50s
76% of Africa’s energy could come from renewable sources by 2040: here’s how
The 76% from renewables would be met by 82% hydropower, 11% solar power and 7% wind power
Malawi and maize: Prices have spiked on the back of bad weather and trade bans
Sustained excess margins in Malawi indicate that regional trade is not working well
That lonely feeling
WHO has recognised loneliness as a public health crisis and is trying to devise a way to measure the condition that affects a quarter of the …
Climate change matters to more and more people — and could be a deciding factor in the 2024 election
Between the 2016 and the 2020 presidential elections, climate change became increasingly important to voters
Microplastics have been found in human placenta: Is it a ticking bomb?
Several studies have documented presence of nano and microplastics in foetuses; unrealistic to assume they pose no risk
Why are dates used to break the Ramadan fast?
The answer lies in geography, theology and modern science
Red Sea crisis: Suez Canal is not the only ‘choke point’ that threatens to disrupt global supply chains
Choke points are narrow parts of main trade lanes, usually straits or canals
Simply Put: Greenwashing
Book Excerpt: Of ‘King Cotton’ and Vidarbha
How the path dependencies in the cotton economy crossed the paths of Vidarbha, Britain, and the American South is a fascinating story
Climate change: alarming Africa-wide report predicts 30% drop in crop revenue, 50 million without water
African leaders need to be very proactive in their climate change and mitigation efforts
Simply Put: Microplastic, not pollen
Less farms and farmers
The agricultural world is undergoing a historic change: the number of farms coming down sharply while size is increasing. Does it imply …
What’s behind the collapse in the price of nickel and how can the industry survive?
Last Friday his government added nickel to the official Critical Minerals List
Simply Put: Safe place to migrate
20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive — what does this mean in a warming world?
Exactly why 20°C is pivotal & energy-efficient for cellular processes may be due to the molecular properties of water associated with cells
Rhinos can’t sweat, making them vulnerable to overheating: Global warming could wipe them out in southern Africa
For rhinos to survive this climate change scenario, corridors will also need to be set up for rhinos to move between parks
WWF demands protection for naturally-restored Mahmudia wetland in Romania’s Danube Delta
Agricultural leaseholders have obtained a court ruling to revert area to cropland, endangering the wetland
EU sets new climate goal for 2040 — high ambition, yet gaps persist
Dependence on carbon capture, utilisation & storage is concerning, raises questions on ambition of the target