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A plot against the poor: Beware the carbon tariffs that’ll act as back-door protectionism for rich countries
March 30, 2021, 2:30 AM IST
To tackle climate change, rich nations are promising to end fossil fuel use in 29 years. As this becomes excruciatingly costly, the G7 is now thinking about making the world’s poor pay for it. That’ll…
March 30, 2021, 2:30 AM IST
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e-Mandis can help ensure that the future for Indian farmers is far brighter than ever before
March 9, 2019, 9:03 AM IST
With general elections looming, national parties are setting out their competing visions for boosting India’s economy. Much of this agenda includes increasing farmers’ incomes. The agricultural sector is vital, and it is clear that reforming…
March 9, 2019, 9:03 AM IST
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Because hunger is increasing: Focus on top 19 SDG targets instead of thinly spreading funds among all 169
November 8, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
Three years have passed since world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with 169 targets that must be reached to transform the planet. We are one-fifth of our way towards 2030, but miles…
November 8, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
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New evidence highlights huge gains from cheap policy: What Rajasthan and Andhra must do to curb child malnutrition
September 18, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
By Bjorn Lomborg and Rajan Sankar Proper early nutrition can spectacularly change the entire life trajectory of a child. We know from long-term studies that it promotes brain development, making the child do better in…
September 18, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
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Early childhood is when education makes the biggest difference, calling for quality preschool programmes
July 17, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
By Bjorn Lomborg and Saleema Razvi Early childhood programmes have long been shown to create improvements that last a lifetime. Whether by instilling good habits or by encouraging a passion for learning, early exposure to…
July 17, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
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Identifying the policies that work best against child marriage: Empowerment of girls is the key
April 3, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
By Bjorn Lomborg and Manorama Bakshi Despite significant progress against child marriage, it remains a huge challenge. Last year 320 lakh girls under 18 were married according to UNICEF estimates. The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling…
April 3, 2018, 2:00 AM IST
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India, Trump and climate change: There may be unexpected opportunities that lie ahead
December 10, 2016, 2:00 AM IST
The unexpected election of President Donald Trump has prompted diplomats and governments around the world to question what to expect from the next four years. When it comes to climate change, many environmental campaigners are…
December 10, 2016, 2:00 AM IST
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