Global GDP growth may be the slowest since 2009; world economy to strengthen in the second half of 2020, says forecaster Oxford Economics. Read more »
The Paris Clime agreement has set stiff targets for carbon emissions to limit global warming due to human activities, but the developed nations are accused of taking policies inconsistent with the policy... Read more »
Climate change could result in water crises, famine, displacement and migration, and could spark off political stress, conflict. Read more »
High levels of ultrafine particles are a serious public health concern because of their small size, large surface areas, and the ability to get into the blood system. Read more »
At least 250 million children under five years of age in low- and middle-income countries are at risk of not attaining their developmental potential. Read more »
Government plans to make CIL an integrated energy company by setting up pithead thermal power plants. Read more »
Covid-19 outbreak: Director of a Wuhan hospital dies, number of infections at 72,500 Read more »
Measures to tackle climate change and air pollution present a win-win situation for the countries, says a joint statement.
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Covid-19: Number of confirmed new coronavirus infections soars to 70,548 with 2,048 new cases reported in China. Read more »
China now has 68,500 confirmed cases of new coronavirus, named Covid-19 by the World Health organisation, most of them in Hubei province. Read more »