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The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.

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Construction work has been linked to many types of cancer. But more research is needed to understand what causes these conditions and how to best prevent them.

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While rainfall is important, how it is collected, stored and distributed is crucial to dealing with the region’s increasingly drier spells.

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For some, leaving the Mekong Delta to find a livelihood is the only option despite the risk of being trafficked into forced labour.

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Climate change and increased human activity are putting one of Asia’s most important river systems under duress. It will require a sustained and coordinated effort to fix things.

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The Kerala landslide underscores the importance of preserving human lives in the Western Ghats region amid the challenges of climate change.

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Indian migrant workers have a long history of repression and poor treatment. In 2024, nothing has changed.

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Indian diplomatic missions need to closely monitor the security situation and assess the threat perceptions to its communities.

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Building infrastructure is President Joko Widodo’s priority. China’s lending filled a funding gap, but can Indonesia avoid a debt trap?

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative changed the face of Southeast Asia with projects connecting the region. But some countries face more risks than others.

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Cities and their inhabitants are a main driver of climate change and, ironically, potentially the main victims. Here’s how that could be fixed.

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