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    CAQM Issues Advisory to Curb Open-Air Burning in Delhi-NCR Ahead of Winter

    As winter approaches, the CAQM’s advisory marks a critical step in managing air quality and mitigating the adverse effects of pollution in Delhi-NCR. By...
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    Zoonoses: Sharing Our Health With Animals

    Zoonoses represent a critical intersection between human and animal health, underscoring the necessity of a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental...
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    Will the Move Towards a Cleaner, Sustainable Future Carry Along Coal Miners?

    Coal Transition Poses Significant Challenges for Marginalized Communities, reveals a study by the National Foundation for India. The study calls for community-specific policies and...
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    Climate Change Creates a ‘Cocktail’ of Serious Health Hazards For 70 Per Cent Of Workers Worldwide

    The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney dysfunction and mental health conditions. A “staggering” number of workers, amounting...
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    Over 24 Million Affected by Exposure to Ionizing Occupational Radiation

    Over 500 experts from all over the world are to exchange information and experiences on strengthening the protection of workers from radiation. An international conference...
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    UN Trade Body Urges US to Exempt Vulnerable Economies from Tariff Hikes amid Rising Trade Tensions

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    Countries Finalise Historic Pandemic Agreement After Three Years of Negotiations

    The text affirms national sovereignty in public health decisions. It states explicitly that nothing in the agreement gives WHO the authority to mandate health measures such as lockdowns, vaccination campaigns, or border closures.
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    While India’s RAMSAR Sites Tally Rises, Wetlands Remain Endangered

    Conservationists, activists, and newspaper editorials in India have long been expressing concerns about the “decline” and “neglect” of wetland ecosystems across India.

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    UN Trade Body Urges US to Exempt Vulnerable Economies from Tariff Hikes amid Rising Trade Tensions

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    Countries Finalise Historic Pandemic Agreement After Three Years of Negotiations

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