A NASA study says contrary to the popular notion, India and China account for one-third of the worlds greening efforts. Washington: India and China are leading the global greening effort, which is quite contrary to the general perception worldwide, a latest NASA study said Monday, observing that the world is a greener place than it …
India and China are greener than you think, says NASA Read More »
China and India, two of the world’s biggest polluters, are making it leafier – for now, a report says. The greening effect stems mainly from ambitious tree-planting in China and intensive farming in both countries.There are now more than 2 million sq miles of extra leaf area per year, compared with the early 2000s – …
Two-fifths of the world’s insect species may disappear over the next few decades, and we could be looking at a world without any insects at all within a century. Given insects’ importance for sustaining plant and animal life—by pollinating plants and serving as a food source—that’s as dire a prediction as they come. The warning …
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The global system we are part of seems to be spinning out of control. Headlines around the world tell us something is amiss in many societies. I believe many of the developments we see today in individual countries and societies are part of an interconnected network of cause and effect. The entire global system is …
Our global system has spun out of control. Here’s how to rebalance it Read More »
Grand Challenges India is fostering innovations that will help people in India and around the world lead better lives. Health innovations — from vaccinations to bed nets — have been instrumental in fighting some of world’s most persistent and deadly diseases. Now more than ever, countries around the world are recognising and investing in the …
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