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Osteoarthritis Set to Affect One Billion Worldwide by 2050

August 25, 2023

A study published in The Lancet Rheumatology journal predicts that nearly one billion people worldwide will be living with osteoarthritis by 2050. The research analyzed 30 years of data covering over 200 countries, highlighting a rapid increase in cases due ..

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Study Reveals High Refill Rates and Limited Access Prevent the Impoverished from Utilizing LPG

August 22, 2023

A study conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ASAR, an impact start-up, has highlighted significant barriers preventing low-income households in India from transitioning to cleaner cooking fuels like LPG. The study emphasizes that lack of ..

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World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas

August 18, 2023

New data from the World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas reveals that 25 countries, representing a quarter of the global population, face extreme water stress, consuming over 80% of their renewable water supply for various purposes. These nations ..

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“Still Unprepared” Report

August 7, 2023

In 2022, India experienced extreme weather events impacting the nation on a staggering 314 out of 365 days. As climate change accelerates, the urgency to address climate risks becomes paramount, especially for major Indian banks. A recent analysis conducted by ..

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2023 Plastic Overshoot Day Report

August 1, 2023

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, causing significant harm to ecosystems and wildlife. One crucial milestone in this crisis is Plastic Overshoot Day, which signals the point at which the amount ..

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Arsht–Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center’s “Scorching Divide” Report

July 31, 2023

The “Scorching divide: How extreme heat inflames gender inequalities in health and income” report was released recently by the Arsht–Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center (Arsht-Rock).  It sheds light on the potential threats posed by extreme temperatures in various countries. A Dire ..

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