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Read more about the article Long-Term Effects of Childhood Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Mental Health and Educational Outcomes, Study Finds
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Long-Term Effects of Childhood Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Mental Health and Educational Outcomes, Study Finds

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A new longitudinal study offers compelling evidence that childhood exposure to air pollution can have enduring impacts on cognitive, educational, and mental health outcomes. The study, based on data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study (CHDS), reveals that elevated air pollution exposure during early developmental years is associated with attention problems, substance abuse, conduct issues, and lower educational attainment in adolescence.

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Read more about the article South Asia Scorches in Early Heatwave: A Warning Sign of Accelerating Climate Crisis
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South Asia Scorches in Early Heatwave: A Warning Sign of Accelerating Climate Crisis

A dangerous new normal : temperatures that typically peak in May or June have surged in April, reshaping what was once a predictable seasonal cycle.

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Read more about the article India’s Solar Surge: Policy, Trade Winds, and a Global Pivot to Renewable
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India’s Solar Surge: Policy, Trade Winds, and a Global Pivot to Renewable

In 2024 alone, India’s total solar PV exports reached an impressive ₹12,94,072.2 lakh (≈ $15.59 million), with solar modules making up the lion’s share at ₹12,64,474.79 lakh (≈ $15.23 million) and solar cells contributing ₹29,597.41 lakh (≈ $356,595)

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Read more about the article As Forests Fall, a Crisis Grows: How the Rohingya Refugee Emergency is Pushing Bangladesh’s Biodiversity to the Brink
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As Forests Fall, a Crisis Grows: How the Rohingya Refugee Emergency is Pushing Bangladesh’s Biodiversity to the Brink

Unprecedented deforestation in Cox’s Bazar reveals the deepening environmental cost of displacement. Unless decisive action is taken, Cox’s Bazar may soon be known not only for one of the world’s worst refugee crises—but also for one of its most tragic environmental failures.

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Read more about the article ING Becomes First Global Systemic Bank with Climate Targets Aligned to 1.5°C Goal
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ING Becomes First Global Systemic Bank with Climate Targets Aligned to 1.5°C Goal

ING has become the first globally systemic bank to receive validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its climate targets aligned with the 1.5°C pathway—a threshold widely accepted as crucial to avoiding the most catastrophic impacts of climate change.

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