Drug-poisoning deaths in England and Wales have hit the highest level in 30 years, fuelled by a 30% rise in fatalities involving cocaine. The highest rate of drug deaths is still among men in “Generation X”, particularly those aged 40-49, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Cocaine deaths were nearly 10 times higher in … Read more
The negotiations at the U.N. climate summit last year (COP26) in Glasgow ended with an agreement on phasing down the unabated use of coal instead of phasing out The negotiations at the U.N. climate summit last year (COP26) in Glasgow ended with an agreement on phasing down the unabated use of coal instead of phasing … Read more
From Friday, most people in England will have to pay if they want to check if they have Covid. Source link
A report says school closures damaged learning in England, with big regional differences. Source link
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 may be behind a concerning rise in the number of women suffering anxiety and depression before and soon after childbirth, a new study says. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surveyed more than 1,100 pregnant and postpartum women … Read more
Synopsis The energy intensity of India’s GDP decreased by more than 20% over the past decade. Our share in global CO2 emissions is around 6%, versus a population share of about 16%. Per-capita emissions are 1.6 tonnes of CO2, versus the global average of 4.4 tonnes. By Gaurav Bhatiani & Sanjeev AhluwaliaDelivering the 19th Darbari … Read more