Down To Earth Magazine - July 16, 2021
Down To Earth Magazine - July 16, 2021
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In this issue
POINT OF NO RETURN? - Heatwaves are now a global affair. They start before season, last longer and even affect colder climes
Covaxin Data Silent On Protocol Breach
INDIA-MADE Covaxin shows 77.8 per cent effectiveness in symptomatic infections of sars-cov-2, as per the phase-3 clinical trial data released by the vaccine's manufacturer, Bharat Biotech. The preprint paper, uploaded to the online archive and distribution server medRxiv on July 2, says Covaxin has an efficacy of 93.4 per cent against severe covid-19 infections and 65.2 per cent against the Delta variant.
1 min
NOT ONE TO BUDGE OR HIDE
More than a priest, Father Stan Swamy was a fearless activist
2 mins
Inefficient as always
In violation of guidelines, most coal power plants guzzle massive amounts of freshwater, even in water-stressed areas
5 mins
A POOR REPLICA
Hailed as Patna’s Marine Drive, the 20 km-Ganga Pathway Project will only make the capital city prone to flash floods and render the riverfront project redundant
6 mins
THE HEAT IS ON
The world is witnessing intense heatwaves on a global scale. Even cooler countries have reported heatrelated deaths and wildfires by the hundreds, and temperatures have broken all records. Scientists suspect the jet streams that control day-to-day weather have gone astray. An analysis by Down To Earth
10+ mins
TRIPS waiver caught in WTO labyrinth
There is little change in the position of countries opposing the waiver, and the India-South Africa proposal is being made to go through the hoops at WTO
4 mins
FAMILIAL TIES
A few recently discovered early human fossils further complicate our evolutionary timeline
5 mins
WEIGHT OF THE DEAD
TURNING THE GANGA INTO A GRAVEYARD FOR COVID-19 VICTIMS WILL BE DETRIMENTAL TO ITS AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM
3 mins
Accidental protagonist
JANE JACOBS’ FIRST CITY IS A BEAUTIFUL DESCRIPTION OF THE EVOLUTION AND SURVIVAL OF THE SMALL INDUSTRIAL TOWN OF SCRANTON, MAKING THE CITY THE REAL PROTAGONIST IN THIS OTHERWISE HAGIOGRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF JANE JACOBS’ LIFE
5 mins
SEED EXTRAORDINAIRE
SABJA ARE RICH IN FIBRE AND LEND THEMSELVES TO A VARIETY OF RECIPES
3 mins
Down To Earth Magazine Description:
Publisher: Society for Environmental Comm
Category: Science
Language: English
Frequency: Fortnightly
Down To Earth is a fortnightly magazine published by the Society for Environmental Comm, a non-profit research and advocacy organization based in New Delhi, India. It is one of the most respected environmental magazines in the country.
The magazine covers a wide range of topics related to the environment and sustainable development, including:
* Climate change: DTE provides in-depth coverage of climate change, including its causes, impacts, and mitigation and adaptation strategies.
* Energy: DTE covers a variety of energy topics, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and fossil fuels.
* Water: DTE covers a variety of water topics, including water pollution, water scarcity, and water management.
* Pollution: DTE covers a variety of pollution topics, including air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution.
* Biodiversity: DTE covers a variety of biodiversity topics, including forests, wildlife, and conservation.
* Sustainable development: DTE covers a variety of sustainable development topics, including green economy, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable transportation.
Down To Earth magazine is known for its high-quality journalism and its commitment to environmental protection. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the environment and sustainable development in India and around the world.
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