Plastic pollution and drug-resistant infections are usually regarded as separate global crises. But emerging research suggests links between them: Microplastic particles in the environment are colonised by bacteria, and those bacteria develop antibiotic resistance at an unprecedented rate.
Sri Lanka has recorded more than 56,422 dengue cases from January to July, adding pressure to the country’s healthcare system as the caseload continues to increase.
The US and the European Union have intensified efforts to secure the minerals needed for a clean energy transition. But as investment grows, so does conflict throughout the sector.