Use of dirty fuels is pervasive in Ghana. What can be done to transition to clean energy

Giving subsidies could help more households use clean fuels

Kenya’s had unusually hot weather — an expert unpacks what could be causing it

What Nairobi has had is a wave of hot weather that the human body can easily adjust to.

Simply Put: WTO Abu Dhabi

Atlantic is headed for a tipping point − once melting glaciers shut down Gulf Stream, we would see extreme climate change within decades, study shows

It might seem counterintuitive to worry about extreme cold as the planet warms, but if the main Atlantic Ocean circulation shuts down from too …

Nigeria’s street food: Tasty but toxic? Expert shares advice to make it safer

In Nigeria, there have been pockets of foodborne disease outbreaks over the years which have claimed lives

Turkey earthquakes one year on: The devastation has exposed deep societal scars and women are bearing the brunt

Following the quakes, women and girls faced heightened care and domestic work responsibilities, health challenges and an increased susceptibility …

A COP28 recap with CSE-DTE

As the world converges on Baku later this year, here are some interesting details from the COP gone by

Simply Put: Insect apocalypse

Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with malignant melanoma – here are the latest treatments for it

While melanoma is much more common in people with the duchess’s skin type, it’s important to be aware that anyone can get it

AMR Awareness Week: Educating teachers and students on antimicrobial use, resistance

Educating children on antimicrobial use instils responsible habits and attitudes early on, shaping the behaviour of future patients and caregivers

98% of emperor penguin colonies could be extinct by 2100 as ice melts – can Endangered Species Act protection save them?

The future of emperor penguins and much of life on Earth, including humanity, ultimately depends upon the decisions made today

Nagorno-Karabakh brings back painful memories of 1915 for Armenians globally: Avedis Hadjian

Down To Earth speaks to author Avedis Hadjian about the humanitarian crisis in the Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh in the South Caucasus

DTE Coverage of World EV Day 2023

DTE delved into various aspects of vehicular electrification in both, India and the Global South

Sustainable tourism needs to be built with the help of locals

It is not about managing a destination, but a community with permanent residents and tourists, the latter being understood as temporary residents

When a drug giant ties up with a non-profit

J&J’s pact with Stop TB Partnership to supply generic versions of bedaquiline promises hope, but falls short in many ways 

Cicadas could hold the secret to self-cleaning surfaces – new study

Cicadas have a fascinating trick up their sleeves that keeps their wings spotless without any effort

Did our mammal ancestors live alongside dinosaurs? New research hopes to end long-running debate

Placental mammals co-existed with dinosaurs for several million years; they have soared since to become the most dominant animals on Earth

China’s population grew older and richer: Policy lessons for some African countries

China capitalised on its demographic profile through policies which captured the working-age population

Nigeria’s street food adds to the plastic problem – green leaves offer a solution

Food packaging requires investment in technology and innovation. This investment is missing in Nigeria

Fairtrade: Study finds premium label does not always benefit workers on South African wine farms

Most of the 30 farmworkers interviewed were not even aware that the farm they worked on was Fairtrade certified

DTE explores the link between climate change and disease in Africa

As temperatures rise, leading to extreme weather events, it is time for Africa to come together

Climate’s clear connect: Africa is proof that extreme weather triggers and exacerbates disease; here’s how

Whether its is zoonoses or water-borne diseases, climate change has a clear role to play in their spread on the continent

Nigeria’s cities are growing fast: Family planning must be part of urban development plans

Urban poverty that already afflicts 42% of urban residents in Nigeria is set to rise

Why Americans pay more for prescription drugs than anywhere else globally

The root of the problem is a patent system that allows pharma companies to keep out competition and keep prices sky high

Surgery risks are disproportionately high for women in Africa: New study

There’s a need for country-specific and condition-specific research into women’s surgical care and ways to improve these outcomes on …