WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed concerns over the alarming levels of spread and severity of the outbreak. Read more »
Increased temperatures in the wettest periods of the year result in dissolved organic carbon concentration increases of up to 45%. Read more »
Power generation from coal crashes by 24% in Europe and 16% in the US, but China’s dependence on coal-fired plants rises. Read more »
The WHO did not call the new coronavirus disease a global pandemic, but officials indicated that it was close to making a declaration. Read more »
Countries such as the United States, Mexico, China, Australia, Canada, Russia, Argentina, Chile, Pakistan may face huge damage. Read more »
Traces of plastic in the body of the new species, Eurythenes plasticus, highlight the issue of marine plastic pollution. Read more »
Sectoral relaxation to MSMEs may not work, financial literacy about schemes will. Read more »
Tata Steel Ltd’s Pankaj Satija calls for the simplification of tax regime by removing multiple levies. Read more »
The mining industry is hampered by policy inconsistencies; needs a holistic approach to attain its full potential, say policy makers, industry brass. Read more »
Climate targets can be met without compromising on food security and damaging ecosystems just by reducing demand for food, feed, and fibre, says The Drawdown Review. Read more »