Dissolved Oxygen In Water Bodies Rapidly Dwindling

 rapid decline in dissolved oxygen (DO) in bodies of water worldwide is emerging as one of the most critical threats to Earth’s ecosystems. https://indianf.com/dissolved-oxygen-urgent-need-address-aquatic-deoxygenation/

India’s National #CleanAir Programme: Achievements and Challenges

India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), despite its ambitious goals and launched to combat urban air pollution, faces significant challenges in in effectively reducing air pollutionA recent assessment report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals critical concerns about the programme’s implementation over its five-year span.. https://indianf.com/assessing-india-national-clean-air-programme/

Addressing Economic Inequality in Green Transition

New research from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals a significant link between limited access to green financing and technologies and the equitable transition to a greener economy. The report emphasizes the need for institutional responses to ensure fairness and introduces metrics to enhance transparency regarding equity implications....https://indianf.com/addressing-economic-inequality-green-transition/

Global #Prison Populations Surge Post-#Pandemic

The number of people held in prisons worldwide has risen again, reaching 11.5 million in 2022, after a decrease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Incarceration rates differ across regions, with estimates showing that people in the Americas are four times more likely to be imprisoned than those in Africa. ....https://indianf.com/global-prison-populations-surge-post-pandemic/

Climate Change Effects on Global Fisheries FAO Report Analysis

Unveiling the Global Groundwater Crisis

Irregular Sleep Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Irregular sleep durations are associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Individuals with the most irregular sleep patterns have a 34% higher diabetes risk than those with consistent sleep. The findings, published in Diabetes Care, underscore the importance of regular sleep for diabetes prevention.

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Majority of Afghans Support Women’s Rights

A majority of people in Afghanistan support human rights for Afghan women. Men, in particular, show increased support for women’s rights when they are prompted to think about their eldest daughters. This is according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Kristina Becvar and colleagues from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst....https://indianf.com/afghan-support-womens-rights/

Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems: A Vital Refuge in Dry lands

Where hidden water tables meet the Earth’s surface, life thrives even in the driest locations. Shallow groundwater aquifers act like water savings accounts, offering refuge during droughts......https://indianf.com/groundwater-dependent-ecosystems/

China's Leadership in GenAI Patents A WIPO Report Analysis

Breaking Barriers Women in Power and Diplomacy

Global Surge of Ketamine Use UNODC Report 2024 Insights

#Afghanistan's #Opium Production Decline Consequences and Implications

The Rise of Cocaine Production in 2022 A Global Perspective

Global Impact of Alcohol and Drug Use WHO Report 2

Global Drug Trends 2024 A Deep Dive into the World Drug Report Findings

Demographic Shifts: Challenges, Opportunities in High-and Low-Income Countries

"One-fifth of the #population in high-income countries is over age 65, compared to only 3% in low-income countries"... https://indianf.com/demographic-trends-high-low-income-countries/

Thermal Facial Imaging: A Non-Invasive Method to Detect Chronic Illnesses

Researchers have found that different temperatures in face regions are linked to chronic illnesses. These variations aren’t noticeable by touch but can be identified using AI and thermal cameras. This innovative method could soon help doctors detect diseases early.... https://indianf.com/thermal-facial-imaging-detects-chronic-illnesses/

"#Ukraine; #Girls Face #Education Disruption, #MentalHealth Challenges

Adolescent Girls in Ukraine Face Education Disruption and Mental Health Challenges amid War, according to a new report from by Plan International.

The constant threat and the sound of sirens have instilled a deep sense of fear and insecurity among them, says the report “Adolescent Girls in Crisis: Voices from Ukraine, Poland, and Romania“.....https://indianf.com/adolescent-girls-ukraine-war-impact/

#Cyclone #Freddy Longest-Lasting Tropical #Cyclone

Tropical Cyclone Freddy is the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record, enduring for 36 days, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Freddy crossed the Indian Ocean basin, starting off the coast of Northwest Australia and reached southern Africa in February and March 2023. The cyclone caused significant human and economic losses in the worst-affected countries....https://indianf.com/longest-lasting-tropical-cyclone-freddy/

#Humans Led to #Extinction of #Mammals"

The debate has raged for decades: Was it humans or climate change that led to the extinction of many large mammals, birds, and reptiles over the past 50,000 years? Researchers from the Danish National Research Foundation’s Center for Ecological Dynamics in a Novel Biosphere (ECONOVO) at Aarhus University now conclude that many of these species were hunted to extinction by humans.

https://indianf.com/human-hunting-megafauna-extinction-mammals/

#Afghanistan’s #Opium Production Plummets"

In 2023, Afghanistan’s opium production plummeted by 95% following the 2022 drug ban. Historically, Afghanistan has been responsible for over 80% of global illicit opium production. If the ban is sustained, shortages will be felt in the main destination markets for Afghan opiates, says World Drug Report 2024 by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)......

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