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    Global Plastic Waste Set to Double by 2040, Raising Costs, Pollution Risks

    The report warns that the world risks locking itself into a future of escalating plastic pollution, rising costs, and mounting environmental and health consequences
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    Disaster risk reduction

    Closing in On an End to Plastic Pollution

    A high degree of convergence has been reached in 29 out of 32 articles that are proposed to make up the treaty text. However, three areas require significant further work.
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    Clean tech

    Closing in on an End to Plastic Pollution

    We need to think innovatively regarding chemicals of concern, taking inspiration from existing agreements that protect us from harmful chemicals.
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Bans Polythene Bags Again, Sparking Hopes for the Eco-Friendly ‘Sonali Bag’

    The latest ban, which came into effect on October 1 for superstores and traditional markets on November 1, isn’t the first time Bangladesh has imposed a ban on polythene bags.
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    Pollution

    A Global Village for a Global Plastics Instrument

    The apparent convenience that this throw-away society brings has wrought environmental catastrophe on our ecosystems. It floods our drains. Blocks our rivers. Chokes our...
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    News

    Critical Negotiations on Plastic Pollution Begin Tuesday, in Ottawa

    The world has a once-in-a-generation chance to profoundly change humanity’s relationship with plastic. That is the message from officials ahead of “pivotal” talks next...
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    Study Finds No Teaching Quality Gap Between Reservation and General Category Faculty in Indian Engineering Colleges

    Many countries operate affirmative-action, diversity or preferential-hiring programmes in universities and the public sector.
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    El Nino

    India’s Retail Inflation Surges to Two-Year High of 6.09% as Food Costs Breach Central Bank Comfort Zone

    While a single monthly reading above 6 per cent does not constitute a formal policy failure, the persistent upward trajectory since early 2026 leaves monetary authorities with little room to manoeuvre.
    Food Security

    Global Experts Unveil First International Food Pyramid Prioritising Plant Foods and Quality Carbohydrates

    The authors stress that individual knowledge alone is insufficient. Food environments – marketing, pricing, availability and access – must support healthier choices.

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    Civil society

    Study Finds No Teaching Quality Gap Between Reservation and General Category Faculty in Indian Engineering Colleges

    Many countries operate affirmative-action, diversity or preferential-hiring programmes in universities and the public sector.
    El Nino

    India’s Retail Inflation Surges to Two-Year High of 6.09% as Food Costs Breach Central Bank Comfort Zone

    While a single monthly reading above 6 per cent does not constitute a formal policy failure, the persistent upward trajectory since early 2026 leaves monetary authorities with little room to manoeuvre.
    El Nino

    India’s Retail Inflation Surges to Two-Year High of 6.09% as Food Costs Breach Central Bank Comfort Zone

    While a single monthly reading above 6 per cent does not constitute a formal policy failure, the persistent upward trajectory since early 2026 leaves monetary authorities with little room to manoeuvre.
    Civil society

    Study Finds No Teaching Quality Gap Between Reservation and General Category Faculty in Indian Engineering Colleges

    Many countries operate affirmative-action, diversity or preferential-hiring programmes in universities and the public sector.
    Air

    Delhi Turns to Cloud Seeding in High-Stakes Gamble Against Choking Winter Smog

    Aviation crews remain stationed near their hangars, radar screens remain trained on western horizons, and some 30 million residents across the capital region wait to see whether engineered clouds can offer a rare gasp of clean air.

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