Read more about the article Aid Worker Deaths Hit Record High — and 2025 Is on Track to Be Worse as US Aid Cuts Bite
Aid worker deaths reached a record high in 2024 – and experts warn fatalities could climb further as US aid cuts force organisations to scale back security and rely more heavily on vulnerable local staff. Image: Charity Organisation, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Flickr.

Aid Worker Deaths Hit Record High — and 2025 Is on Track to Be Worse as US Aid Cuts Bite

The aid sector is being squeezed by escalating conflicts and shrinking budgets. Agencies are prioritizing the most dangerous theaters while stepping back from others; local groups inherit the frontline but…

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Read more about the article Indonesia Expands Seafood Exports to Vietnam, South Korea and Canada
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Indonesia Expands Seafood Exports to Vietnam, South Korea and Canada

As Indonesia readies its processors and producers for new markets, the rewards are expected to ripple through coastal economies, driving higher incomes, improved standards and greater resilience for fishing communities.

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Read more about the article Assam’s Innovative Bridges Let Wildlife Swing Safely Above Roads
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Assam’s Innovative Bridges Let Wildlife Swing Safely Above Roads

In Assam, hanging bridges help golden langurs swing above the perils of development. The canopy bridge project is a joint initiative involving the Assam Forest Department, the local administration, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), and local communities.

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Read more about the article $10 Billion ADB Blueprint to Transform Urban India: Metro Expansions and Green Infrastructure Ahead
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$10 Billion ADB Blueprint to Transform Urban India: Metro Expansions and Green Infrastructure Ahead

New initiative aims to modernize metro systems, expand clean infrastructure, and draw private capital to transform India’s urban future.

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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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