The EU followed suit in the next few weeks, led by Denmark and then Norway, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, and Sweden, among other countries. These nations have lifted rules such as mandatory masking protocols and curbs on movement. Elsewhere, South Africa, the US, and Canada too have eased testing and quarantine protocols. “The world's done with it, so let's just move forward,” said Doug Ford, Premier of Canada's Ontario province in mid-February as he announced his government's plans to lift some COVID-19 restrictions from March 1.
The announcements from Canada came at a time when the country was seeing large-scale protests along its border with the US. Initially started by truck drivers from both countries against vaccination and quarantine mandates, the protests had found support from many people across Canada frustrated with continuous travel restrictions and compulsory wearing of face masks since SARS-COV-2 turned the world upside down. The movement in Canada resonated, with protests, strikes, and demonstrations being planned in New Zealand, France, Germany, Australia, and Austria against government measures to contain the spread of the virus.
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A SPRIG TO CARE FOR
Punarnava, a perennial herb, is easy to grow and has huge health benefits
DIGGING A DISASTER
Soapstone mining near Dabti Vijaypur village has caused many residents to migrate.
REVIEW THE TREATMENT
Several faecal sludge treatment plants in Uttar Pradesh suffer from design flaws that make the treatment process both expensive and inefficient
MAKE STEEL SUSTAINABLE
As India works to double its GDP by 2030, its steel industry must balance growth with sustainability. By embracing policies like the Steel Scrap Recycling Policy 2019 and adopting green technologies, India is paving the way for a more sustainable future in steel production
Can ANRF pull off the impossible for India?
Anusandhan National Research Foundation is expected to reorient India's innovation goals but funding issues, old mindsets remain a drag
TROUBLED WOODS
Forests are a great bulwark against climate change. But this is fast changing. AKSHIT SANGOMLA travels through some of the pristine patches of the Western Ghats to explore how natural disturbances triggered by global warming now threaten the forest health
BLINDING GLOW
The science is clear: increased illumination has damaging consequences for the health of humans, animals and plants. It’s time governments introduced policies to protect the natural darkness and improved the quality of outdoor lighting.
GROUND REALITY
What happens when the soil loses the ability to grow healthy, high-yield crops on its own?
GM POLICY MUST BE FARMER CENTRIC
On July 23, the Supreme Court of India directed the Union government to develop a national policy on genetically modified (GM) crops for research, cultivation, trade and commerce through public consultation.
Vinchurni's Gandhi
A 96-year-old farmer transforms barren land into a thriving forest in drought-prone region of Satara