Two studies shed light on glacier health in the western Himalayas, with results that are in contrast with previous speculation on glacial melts, and could better inform glacier protection and policy. Summer-monsoonal snowfall plays an important role in maintaining glacier mass in the western Himalayan region. More frequent and strong snowfall in the years ahead …
Persons with disabilities often prove to be more than the sum of their parts. 29-year-old Premalata Behera, from a tribal community of Odisha, lives with her parents and three siblings. Her father is a small marginal farmer and supports the family with his meagre income. Due to economical reasons, he could not take care of …
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How the corporations should navigate their Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) in the time of pandemic? In the regular days, corporations normally conduct their CSR activities by reaching out to the deprived communities and helping them out through financial, medical, educational, and many other types of assistance. However, the emergence of Covid-19 has already crippled the …
Cardboard beds. Urban farms. Roving mariachi bands. These are some of the ways that regular folks are solving problems and spreading happiness during the pandemic. The solutions aren’t perfect — public health experts have some critiques and suggestions. But at the same time, they applaud the ingenuity and positive vibes. In April, Jackline Oyamo, 31, …
Researchers from China’s Peking University and USA’s Yale University established a link between air pollution and people’s cognitive performance where exposure to air pollution lowers the ability to attain knowledge and affects productivity. As people age, the negative effect of air pollution on cognitive performance becomes more pronounced, especially for men, the study noted. At …
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