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In India, An Unlikely Model For Climate Change *Resilience*

The city of Surat, in the western Gujarat province of India
The city of Surat, in the western Gujarat province of India Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network

SURAT — It’s no longer a question of time. The city of Surat, on the western coast of India, will soon face flooding that could trigger outbreaks of malaria and dengue fever, and rising temperatures that could force companies to relocate their factories. Its 4.5 million residents are already preparing for the disasters triggered by […]

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How A Freewheeling Indian Market Became The Hub Of The Global Diamond Trade

Workers at the Surat diamond factory
Workers at the Surat diamond factory DiamondBhai

Step inside the diamond market in Surat, where billions worth of the precious stone circulate every month. There are serious concerns about both security and origins.

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