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    Sri Lanka Rejects Earlier Pricing for Adani Wind Power Projects

    Sri Lanka's earlier administration had agreed to purchase power from Adani’s 484-megawatt wind power project at a rate of 8.26 US cents per unit under a 20-year power purchase agreement. This agreement, announced in May 2023, triggered widespread criticism due to the high price and lack of competitive tendering.
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    Clean tech

    Pakistan Calls for Concessional Financing for Clean Energy at UN Event

    The special event was organized by the "Group of Friends of Energy," an informal coalition of member states that actively collaborate and advocate for policies and initiatives promoting sustainable energy access and development worldwide.
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    Bangladesh

    USAID Halts Funding to Bangladesh Following Trump’s 90-Day Foreign Aid Freeze

    With the Trump administration's review of foreign aid policies underway, the future of US-funded programs in Bangladesh remains uncertain.
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    Accreditation

    UN Regrets US Exit from Global Cooperation on Health, Climate Change Agreement

    UN agencies responded on Tuesday to President Trump’s executive orders ending US membership of the World Health Organization and its adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement, highlighting the massive potential negative impact on public health and efforts to curb global warming.
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    Clean tech

    Just Transition for Coal Miners – A Researchers’ Perspective

    The government has committed to ambitious renewable energy targets – 50 per cent power generation from renewables by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070. Coal remains indispensable in the short term. Plans to nearly double coal production by 2030 reflect the urgency to meet rising energy demands.
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    Disaster Management

    India Critical Health Concern: Indoor Air Quality Challenges During Winter

    In urban areas, the winter months reveal unique indoor air quality challenges. The fine particles from outdoor pollution sources infiltrate homes, offices, and public buildings, significantly degrading air quality.
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    Animals and wildlife

    Annual Water Bird Census Begins Across Nepal’s Wetlands

    By combining grassroots involvement with scientific expertise, the annual water bird census remains a cornerstone of Nepal’s conservation efforts, offering hope for the sustainable preservation of its wetlands and the diverse species they sustain.
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    Agri-business

    New Report Highlights Critical Food System Trends and Challenges in Countdown to 2030

    Case studies from Ethiopia, Mexico, and the Netherlands highlight how targeted actions, informed by robust governance and a focus on resilience, can catalyse broader progress.
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    Sri Lanka: Families of the Disappeared Still Seek Answers After Decades of Waiting

    For the thousands still waiting, progress measured in interviews completed or payments disbursed feels painfully slow.
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    Every Plant-Based Meat Alternative Tested Contained Fungal Toxins, UK Study Finds

    For now, the message is measured: the toxins are there, the amounts are currently low, but long-term patterns of consumption deserve closer attention.
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    Nepal’s Deadly Glacier Floods: A Climate Wake-Up Call as Death Toll Tops 1,000

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    Every Plant-Based Meat Alternative Tested Contained Fungal Toxins, UK Study Finds

    For now, the message is measured: the toxins are there, the amounts are currently low, but long-term patterns of consumption deserve closer attention.
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