Large areas of Pakistan suffered record-breaking monsoons earlier this summer that caused the Indus River to burst its banks over thousands of square miles, and led to urban flash floods and landslides.
More than 1,500 people have died and 33 million people have been affected, while homes, roads, health centres and schools have been destroyed or damaged, livestock killed, cropland ruined and there have been outbreaks of disease.
Scientists working together for the World Weather Attribution research collective say intense rain has become heavier in the South Asian region as heavy industry fuels global warming.
In an international study, published in The Lancet, a new drug called dupilumab has shown to improve the severity of the skin condition eczema, within two weeks in patients aged between six months and six years old.
Based on the findings, doctors believe the treatment may be approved for children under the age of six in the UK soon, as it’s already licensed here for adults and children aged six to 18.
The Sungai Watch charity in Bali has now installed 150 barriers and collected over 650 tons of plastics from the island’s rivers, mangroves and coastline.
Tech & Science Daily spoke to Gary Bencheghib co-founder of the charity, based in south Bali in Canggu, Indonesia.
Using upcycling and simple technology the team designed barriers from nets, floating booms and cages to collect waste. They’ve even had help from the Indonesian army.
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