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Binge-watching with a side of emissions: Study finds digital habits contribute to climate change

Digital content consumption accounts for 3-4% of a person's annual greenhouse gas emissions
May 07, 2024
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Around 52 million people in west, central Africa will face severe food stress from June-August: IRC
Around 52 million people in west, central Africa will face severe food stress from June-August: IRC
More than 2,500 people to face catastrophic, famine-like conditions if no urgent action is …
May 07, 2024
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Metabolic footprints of cancer cells may help in early diagnosis, shows study
Metabolic footprints of cancer cells may help in early diagnosis, shows study
Isotopic markers of cancer cells may make the disease detectable through blood tests, …
May 07, 2024
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Water

Constructed wetlands are nature’s ingenious solution for wastewater treatment in India
Kolkata East Wetlands in West Bengal, designated as a Ramsar site, feature a vast network of natural and constructed wetlands. Photo: iStock
These ecosystems can significantly contribute to sustainable industrial progress and …
May 07, 2024
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Climate Change

Siberia burning again; state of emergency declared in Irkutsk’s Bratsk district, Jewish Oblast & Khabarovsk Krai
Siberia is burning again; emergency declared in Irkutsk’s Bratsk district, Jewish Oblast & Khabarovsk Krai
Heatwave in 2020 caused ‘world’s coldest inhabited place’ to boil at …
May 07, 2024
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Governance

Gaza Strip: UN warns of increased death & despair as Israel intensifies attack on Rafah
Rafah hosts 3 of the 8 operational United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) health centres in the Gaza Strip. Any military offensive would substantially increase mortality and morbidity and further weaken an a
UN Women survey finds 93% women report feelings of insecurity even within their own homes
May 07, 2024
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Waste

Waste management: Survey in Bhopal, one of India’s cleanest cities, highlights gaps, identifies areas of improvement
Waste management: Survey in Bhopal, one of India’s cleanest cities, highlights gaps, identifies areas of improvement
Government negligence, irregular sanitation work and poor consumption habits emerged as key …
May 07, 2024
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Agriculture

Annual investments of $260 billion required to halve agrifood emissions by 2030, achieve Net Zero by 2050: World Bank
The emission intensity of India’s rice production is among the lowest in the world, emitting less than one kilogramme (kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent per kg of rice produced. Photo: iStock
New report claims twice the amount spend on agricultural subsidies; suggests India replace&…
May 07, 2024
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Urbanisation

Can poor urban planning be held responsible for emergence of congested and unplanned urbanisation?
The large number of unplanned settlements in Delhi can be attributed to the significant imbalance between the supply and demand for land, housing, and related infrastructure. Photo: iStock
Formal urban planning must not be reduced to a mere water utilities sectoral planning and …
May 07, 2024
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DTE Coverage: Cyclone Hidaya

DTE Coverage: Cyclone Hidaya

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Down To Earth tracked the cyclone as it formed in the sea and finally made landfall in Tanzania
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DTE Coverage: Dam burst in Kenya

DTE Coverage: Dam burst in Kenya

May 02, 2024
A dam in the village of Kamuchiri in southern Kenya burst on April 29, killing 45 people
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