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World Meteorological Organisation recognizes new Arctic temperature record of 38⁰C
A temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) in the Russian town of Verkhoyansk on 20 June 2020 has been recognized as a new Arctic temperature record...
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Chinese grotto temples to forge closer links with counterparts in Pakistan
In what is evidently part and parcel of China’s Belt-and-Road initiative, China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration has sought closer links between Chinese grotto temples...
Animals and wildlife
Bangladesh’s Indigenous Forest Dwellers Fear Losing Ancestral Land as Officials Grapple with Land Grabs
Many indigenous families were evicted from the Madhupur Forest during the 2007 to 2008 period when a caretaker government was in office.
By Rafiqul Islam...
Environment
Pharmaceutical waste contaminates India’s main rivers
By Papiya Bhattacharya
Major Indian rivers, including the Ganga, the Yamuna and the Cauvery are contaminated with various pharmaceutical products and researchers blame poor monitoring...
Air
Restore Burned-out Peatlands, ‘Save Billions Of Dollars’
Indonesia can save billions of dollars by restoring burned-out peatlands. The savings are in terms of environment, climate and human health.
By Sanjeet Bagcchi /...
Agriculture
Honey Money Helps Bail Out Bangladesh’s Farmers From Debt, Endure Climate Change
Keeping honey bees to supplement income from rice and mustard farming might not be a conventional model, but the bees are proving to be...
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A Russian Veto Threatens to Trigger a Nuclear Arms Race in Outer Space
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Although in absolute terms the budget allocations have grown after the introduction of the New Education Policy in 2020,...
A Disasters Law for Nepal
Used effectively, disaster law and policy can support more integrated, inclusive and equitable approaches to building resilience.
By Laxmi Khanal
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