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We all value our health and the health of those close to us. Yet despite great strides in science and innovation our health is under threat, even in the most developed countries.

Amidst the rolling farmlands of Karnataka, a quiet yet devastating crisis is taking root beneath the surface. Recent data from the state’s Agriculture Department has revealed a concerning reality: more than half

In 2023, the world witnessed record-breaking fossil fuel production, an all-time high in greenhouse gas emissions, and unprecedented extreme temperatures. Despite these alarming developments, we remain like the proverbial frog in a

The Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo undermines federal agencies' ability to combat climate change by ending Chevron deference, shifting interpretive power to the courts. This change threatens crucial

As the Summer Olympics prepare to dazzle the world from Paris, the backdrop tells a starkly different story: heatwaves and drought ravage Southern Europe, stark reminders of our accelerating climate crisis. The

In a recent scientific paper released in December 2023, researchers compared the effectiveness of photovoltaic fields and forests in reducing carbon emissions. The study concluded that, under arid conditions, photovoltaic fields are

Recent images of Delhi’s urban poor chasing water tankers paint a harrowing picture of a deepening crisis. This is not just about water scarcity; it is a stark reminder of a ticking

Devastating floods led to more than 175 deaths and 423,000 people displaced in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in May. It was the state’s worst natural catastrophe in almost a

China’s automotive industry has revolutionised over the past decade, from producing basic western clones to making cars that equal the world’s best. As the manufacturing powerhouse of the world, China is also producing them