Environment

South Asian network to tackle 'massive' challenge of climate adaptation

Researchers including one of Indian origin have unveiled a novel learning platform to improve agricultural resilience to changing weather patterns and to reduce emissions footprint.

BANGLADESH: Dhaka’s worrying water supply

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Diarrhoea levels are up in the city

42 provinces in Thailand declared drought disaster zones

The Department of Disaster Mitigation and Prevention on Sunday announced drought disaster zones in 42 out of 77 provinces across Thailand.

Ecuador expects China to fully finance refinery

Ecuador expects China to provide all of the financing for the Refineria del Pacifico, a mega-refinery for processing crude and the largest public works project in the Andean country, President Rafael Correa said.