This paper examines the short-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for inequality in developing countries. The analysis takes advantage of high-frequency phone survey data collected by the World
The extraction of medicinal and aromatic plants in India leads to lot of wastage which is needed to curtail with the use of latest foreign technology and the matter will be discussed with the Uttarakhand
In order to accelerate progress on undernutrition reduction we need to understand how the governance of nutrition programmes leads to successful outcomes. Based on evidence from six countries: Bangladesh,
As safe water sources become scarcer and more polluted, the use of wastewater in urban agriculture may produce many benefits but may also lead to crop and soil contamination and endanger farmers and consumers. To effectively manage wastewater use in agriculture, it is important to understand how stakeholders feel impacted by the practice.
Falling sulfur dioxide emissions in the United States are expected to substantially increase rainfall in Africa's semi-arid Sahel, while bringing slightly more rain to much of the U.S., according to a
Pneumonia and diarrhea are the two leading causes of infant mortality, together accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths among children under 5 around the world. This amounts to more than 2 million
To tackle the problem of poor health services in tribal areas, often leading to malnutrition deaths, the Democratic Front (DF) government plans to hand over some vital schemes to NGOs. The
Women keen on motherhood are being advised to cut down their intake of coffee. A study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University in the US found that women who consume 300 mg
The largest ever study to investigate causes of common cancers in India is being carried out through a collaboration between Oxford University in the UK and 12 leading cancer centres in India. Several
Picking holes in the environment management by Indian railways, Comptroller and Auditor General of India has found there were no specific instructions by the Railway Board for installation of Effluent
– Nagaland has been listed as one of the leading cancer-affected States in India with reported detection rate of at least 500 new cases annually. But despite the alarmingly high cancer incidence there
Two meat factories in Northern Ireland have been given a clean bill of health by European Commission veterinary inspectors. The move could lead within weeks to the first exports of UK beef in more
INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH . November . 2002 NATO's air campaign against Yugoslavia in 1999 saw bombing of many factories. The world media covered the campaign extensively.
An awareness campaign had been launched by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Pakistan to ask the citizens to avoid the use of lead-contaminated milk being supplied in the twin cities,
In China, a group of elite doctors equipped with skills learnt overseas are pioneering complex heart surgery. These surgeons are leading a medical revolution that is bringing international-standard
Leading medical experts and other organisations dealing with occupational health have demanded that asbestos should be phased out from the country, as its continuous use in different industrial
Sugary drinks are the leading single source of empty calories in young people’s diets and directly contribute to diet-related diseases, including obesity and diabetes. Each 8-ounce serving of a sugary
Saying that venture capitalists and drug companies are becoming reluctant to invest in academic medical discoveries, three leading California universities are planning to take on more of the task of
<p>Although most countries have seen a fall in smoking rates, only a minority of countries look set to meet global and national commitments to cut tobacco use in over 15s by 30 per cent by 2025 reveals this new WHO report.</p>
<p>Widening polarization about political, religious, and scientific issues threatens open societies, leading to entrenchment of beliefs, reduced mutual understanding, and a pervasive negativity surrounding
