T. V. Padma

1 month ago | india.mongabay.com | T. V. Padma

Indirect links between climate change and tuberculosis, both of which impact developing countries most, are beginning to gain attention. Modelling studies and reviews are pointing to tuberculosis as a climate-sensitive infection. Experts say people at risk due to climate change and tuberculosis are among the most vulnerable sections of society in both the Global South and North.

2 months ago | india.mongabay.com | T. V. Padma

India is witnessing outbreaks of Guillane-Barré syndrome since end-January. The suspect Campylobacter is known to survive in harsh environments. Earlier studies point towards a rise in climate-associated food-borne pathogen outbreaks across the globe. See All Key Ideas In mid-February, parts of India witnessed a second spurt this year in cases of Guillane-Barré syndrome, a nerve condition causing nerve pain and sometimes paralysis, along with difficulties in breathing and swallowing.

2 months ago | india.mongabay.com | T. V. Padma

With increasing concerns about marine pollution, there’s a need for a national marine litter policy (NMLP) in India, scientists say. In a 2024 study, researchers listed policies and strategies to address marine litter pollution which included measures to address both land and sea-based sources of marine litter. Other experts emphasise the need for more focus on Abandoned, Lost or Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG).

Jan 23, 2025 | environmental-expert.com | T. V. Padma |Li Jiao

Share Share with Facebook Share with Tweeter Share with LinkedIn Source: SciDev.Net - By: , NEW DELHI -- Asia's wheat and maize production will be severely affected by climate change as early as the 2020s — with potentially devastating impacts on food security, a report warns.

Oct 29, 2024 | india.mongabay.com | T. V. Padma

Biodiversity-rich developing countries are raising concerns over governance of Digital Sequence Information (DSI) of genetic resources at the recent biodiversity conference. Access, benefit-sharing and funds remain thorny points even as parties grapple with a suitable definition for DSI in the draft text under discussion. Experts recommend that the generation and sharing of the DSI fund need to be worked out sooner rather than later.