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Soumya Sarkar

Air pollution in winter could exacerbate the severity and spread of coronavirus in South Asia

Long-term exposure to pollutants before the pandemic may be associated with severe symptoms from Covid-19 and a greater risk of death.

Soumya Sarkar
,
Zofeen Ebrahim
&
Ramesh Bhushal
· Oct 14, 2020 · 07:30 pm
The chemicals used to kill locusts also harm humans and the environment

Experts recommend wider use of biopesticides.

Soumya Sarkar
· Sep 29, 2020 · 11:30 pm
Extreme rainfall events are rising in the Himalayas – and so is the likelihood of flash floods

New studies show the chance of sudden, catastrophic deluge in the western Himalayas has doubled.

Soumya Sarkar
· Sep 21, 2020 · 07:30 pm

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