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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Reclaimed water is becoming an attractive option for ensuring water security.

Making food safer and sustainable

Greater investments in science, technology and innovative practices can transform food systems, and ensure steady supplies, nutrition, and access

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

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

Why millions go unaccounted for in India’s invisible slum crisis

Lack of census data impacts efforts to launch intervention programmes for dwellers in informal settlements.

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Child trafficking thrives in India despite strong laws

At least 11 million children are trafficked for labour in India. Poor implementation of laws and training of stakeholders hinder efforts to curb the practice.

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Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

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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Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

The rampant activity reduces freshwater supply in turn affecting crop output, drinking water and the general ecosystem.

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Mekong drought increases risk of human trafficking

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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India’s online gambling industry is a lottery

Gambling has evolved over the years to become organised and widespread in India, thanks to its online proliferation.

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Gambling with an acute mental health problem

Problem gambling in India is a ‘major’ public health issue but there are only two institutions to address this clinically.

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The huge cost of problem gambling

Societies and governments across the world must act more responsibly to mitigate the adverse effects of problem gambling.

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Young people want change so badly they might vote for anyone to get it

Young voters, angered by being left behind economically and politically, are voting for more extreme candidates in an attempt to be heard. What do they want?

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Empowering women farmers in the face of climate change

Community-based initiatives like cooperative farming ventures and water conservation projects can play a vital role in building resilience among women farmers.

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Echoes of Despair: Why aren’t we doing more about youth suicide?

A public health approach to suicide prevention means better data collection, multi-sectoral collaboration, gatekeeper training and evidence-based interventions

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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Making food safer and sustainable

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

Why millions go unaccounted for in India’s invisible slum crisis

Child trafficking thrives in India despite strong laws

Dry hard: the challenge of storing Mekong rain

Sand mining worsens Mekong’s saltwater problem

Mekong drought increases risk of human trafficking

India’s online gambling industry is a lottery

Gambling with an acute mental health problem

The huge cost of problem gambling

Young people want change so badly they might vote for anyone to get it

Empowering women farmers in the face of climate change

Echoes of Despair: Why aren’t we doing more about youth suicide?

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