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UrduA new analysis of fine particulate matter exposure led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis illuminates ways to improve health in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar
Tag: South Asia
Does environmental stress drive migration?
While climate-driven migration has been deemed a major threat in public discourse and academic research, comprehensive studies that take into account both environmental and social factors globally have been scarce. Now, with the help of machine learning, a research team led by Aalto University has drawn a clearer picture of the factors involved in migration for 178 countries.
Global solar grid risks solar inequity across developing world
India and the U.K. — in partnership with the World Bank and the International Solar Alliance — have launched a new initiative aimed at creating a solar grid across the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Its goal is…
Thai protestors demand ‘new moral compact’ with monarchy
About 10,000 demonstrators gathered in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday to demand reforms, including of the monarchy, in a continuation of unrest that began earlier this year with the dissolution of the Future Forward Party. The Sunday protest is one of…
Free trade can prevent hunger caused by future shifts in climate patterns
International trade can compensate for regional reductions in agricultural production and reduce hunger when protectionist measures and other barriers to trade are eliminated.
China’s law is ‘final nail in the coffin’ for Hong Kong
China passed a law this week on national security for Hong Kong, which is expected to further limit the city’s autonomy and could be used to crack down on those engaging in “secession, subversion against the central Chinese government, terrorism,…
China, India violence could reignite border tensions
India and China clashed this week at the border between the two countries in the Himalayan mountains, resulting in numerous reported deaths of Indian and Chinese soldiers. Allen Carlson, professor of government and director of Cornell University’s China and Asia Pacific…
Malaysia thrust into political chaos as Mahathir resigns
On Monday, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed suddenly resigned, ending his coalition government’s rule after 20 months in office. Mahathir led the reformist political coalition called Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) that ousted the long-time ruling Barisan Nasional (National Front)…