LONDON: Health inequalities between rich and poor are significantly lower in areas with green spaces like parks, forests and playing fields, according to British researchers. The research makes a strong case for the government and urban planners to plan green spaces in cities in order to provide health benefits to people.

Chandigarh, September 05 An Indo-US joint workshop, the first of its kind, on the environmental risks of the respiratory diseases started here on Friday. The workshop is focussing on preparing a list of recommendations to be followed in the two countries to combat environment-related health hazards.

Nearly 20 experts from top institutes of the USA, including the National Institute of Health (NIH), are participating in the workshop being organised by the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at PGI.

NEW DELHI: The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) said here on Thursday that climate change was likely to have a greater impact on India compared to other countries similarly positioned, on account of the unique combination of its geography, diverse population characteristics and extremely high carbon-related energy dependence.