Everything you need to know about COP
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is kicking off in Baku, Azerbaijan, and will be continuing for the next two weeks. Whatβs the purpose of the annual summit, whatβs the focus this year, and after almost three...
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Emergency contraception could be banned in India
Regulatory bodies are considering restricting access to over-the-counter morning after pills. This has sparked a debate about womenβs reproductive rights and public health priorities. Indiaβs Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is currently considering banning the sale of over-the-counter emergency contraception, particularly that which contains Levonorgestrel. Until now, morning after pills...
Why doesnβt the US want to collectively save nature?
Besides the Vatican, itβs the only nation in the world that hasnβt joined the Convention on Biological Diversity β the single most important global treaty designed to safeguard Earthβs animals and ecosystems. Whatβs behind this reluctance to stave off ecological collapse? As it stands, only two countries havenβt joined the...
The silent crisis plaguing Indiaβs prison system
In recent years, the health of political prisoners across India β from scholars to activists β has severely deteriorated in custody and some have even died as a result. This human rights issue reveals a systemic failure and demands immediate attention and reform. The death of G.N. Saibaba, a...
Why India needs feminism more than ever
The movement is addressing deeply rooted systemic issues countrywide β from workplace discrimination to social stigma β amid the continued fight for tangible gender equality. According to a recent analysis conducted by the Centre for Global Development (based in Washington DC), there exists widespread gender bias in Indian learning materials. The...
WHO declares Egypt malaria-free after 100-year effort
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Egypt malaria-free, marking the culmination of a century-long effort by the North African nation to eradicate the disease. Egyptβs landmark achievement places it among the select group of African countries that have successfully eliminated malaria, becoming the fifth to receive this...
Himalayan food systems are being threatened
People in the Himalayas are experiencing a silent crisis as climate change disrupts centuries-old food systems. A comprehensive 20-year review reveals how rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and changing agricultural patterns are pushing communities towards insecurity. In the vast expanse of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, a disturbing transformation is underway. Recent studies analysing data from 2000-2023 reveal that 80 per cent of research indicates significant reductions in staple...
Spain is facing its worst natural disaster in 50 years
Amid weather warnings for storms and heavy rain, more than 70 people have been killed after flash floods struck eastern parts of the country. Those in the worst-hit areas have been advised to stay at home. Three days of mourning have been declared in Spain in the aftermath of storm DANA, which so far has killed more than 70 people. On October 29, weather warnings were issued in eastern...
Future doctors to learn how global warming affects health
According to research, more than half of infectious diseases have been exacerbated by the various hazards associated with environmental breakdown, posing a significant threat to life on Earth. As a result, medical schools in Europe will give more training on illnesses linked to higher temperatures. Polio has returned, monkeypox isnβt slowing down, and COVID-19 still lingers in the shadows β basically, unless youβve been living under a rock, youβll have...
Scientists fear that carbon sinks are failing
Together, the planetβs oceans, forests, and soils absorb about half of all human emissions. As the Earth heats up, many are concerned that this crucial natural process β which regulates temperatures β is breaking down. The planetβs oceans, forests, and soils play a critical role in the survival of humanity, acting as natural shields that safeguard us from our own inherently destructive impact on the environment. Hugely effective agents in easing...
