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Scientists have identified a new fibrotic disease called “plasticosis” in flesh-footed shearwaters, a species that inadvertently consumes plastic.

Experts say that poverty, societal attitudes and gender norms have made it harder for women in Pakistan to cope with the impacts of climate change, in this report on International Women’s Day.

Consumption of plastics like single-use packaging is on track to double by 2050 in the G20, according to new research.

Air pollution reaches crisis level every winter in Lahore and New Delhi, yet years into the problem, little progress has been made in either city.

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As managing medical conditions becomes increasingly more difficult in rural areas, technological advances could go a long way in improving access and patient care. By Sania Nishtar

The climate crisis is impacting the prevalence of a variety of diseases including respiratory conditions, some cancers, kidney disease, vector-borne illnesses and mental health. By Karan Thakur

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Chemicals released from bottled water packaging materials are now known as emerging pollutants and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that can cause serious health problems including cancer and developmental defects. By Sarva Mangala Praveena

To limit the impact of the coming crises on lives and livelihoods, governments must take urgent action to boost the resilience of their health systems. By Mamta Murthi

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The Philippine government has begun the process of relocating more than 200,000 families living along waterways to restore Manila Bay, the main body of water in the capital.

EB Studio What makes cooling such a hot topic when it comes to climate change? This year's #Innovate4Climate summit will look at the problem and potential of sustainable cooling.

child receives a drink of water in Sudan

Worldwide, 100 million families are stuck in a cycle of poverty and disease because of the lack of access to clean water. What would it take to slake humanity's thirst for water in a sustainable way?