Tag: health
Xiaomi, YouWeCan Expand Nationwide Breast Cancer Screening Initiative
Xiaomi India and the YouWeCan Foundation have completed screening 1.5 lakh women and educating more than 4 lakh women on breast he...
Amazon’s Indigenous Forests Shield Millions from Diseases Amid Brazil’s Deforest...
Indigenous forests in the Amazon shield millions from nearly 30 deadly diseases; study finds health and environmental crises worse...
Fossil Fuels Kill 24,000 Europeans Annually; Climate Deaths Shock Scientists as ...
New research reveals fossil fuels are responsible for over 24,000 premature deaths in Europe every year, while growing oil product...
Pollution Reduction Under NCAP Could Extend Lives in Indian Cities
India’s National Clean Air Programme targets a 40% reduction in urban air pollution by 2026, potentially raising life expectancy b...
Plastic Pollution Poses Major Health Threat, Costs $1.5 Trillion Annually
Plastic pollution poses a significant health threat with global economic costs of $1.5 trillion annually. A new Lancet report call...
Plastics May Be Fueling Antimicrobial Resistance, New Study Warns
A study by Plymouth Marine Laboratory and University of Exeter reveals how plastic production, use, and disposal may contribute to...
One Billion Africans Affected by Cooking Pollution, Says IEA Report
One billion Africans still cook with unsafe fuels, causing severe health issues and deforestation. The IEA says the problem can be...
UN Plastics Treaty Must Address Toxic Chemicals and Production Cap, Say Health E...
Health experts recommend the UN Plastics Treaty prioritise health by capping production, banning toxic chemicals, and increasing a...
USGBC Launches LEED V5 For Greener Buildings
USGBC introduces LEED v5, focusing on decarbonization, resilience, and ecological health in building design.
India 2047 Conference Focuses On Climate Resilience
India 2047 Conference focuses on building a climate-resilient future through adaptation strategies and policy.
EU Proposes PFAS Ban With Limited Industrial Exemptions
EU plans to ban PFAS in consumer products, with exemptions for essential industrial uses like EV parts.
IFC Raises $2 Billion Through Largest Social Bond Issuance
IFC raises $2 billion through largest social bond issuance, targeting health, education, and infrastructure.
