Devika Rao, The Week US
Devika Rao has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022, covering science, the environment, climate and business. She previously worked as a policy associate for a nonprofit organization advocating for environmental action from a business perspective. She graduated from Cornell University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in environment and sustainability and a minor in climate change.
Based in New Jersey, Devika spends her free time reading, singing, playing her bass guitar and taking long walks.
Latest articles by Devika Rao, The Week US
-
Is climate optimism dangerous?
Talking Point Does hope for the future push us back into our past?
By Devika Rao Published
Talking Point -
The growing threat of urban wildfires
Speed Read Maui's fire indicates a phenomenon that will likely become more common
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
Maui travel and the ethics of tourism
Speed Read Tourism in Hawaii is a double-edged sword, especially in the wake of the fires
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
Speed Read -
How 'personhood' works as a legal defense of nature
Speed Read Will giving the environment the rights of a human encourage conservation efforts?
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
Understanding the new Covid-19 variant, Eris
Speed Read The formally named EG.5 is making the rounds, but we don't have to worry just yet
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
Air pollution may be increasing antibiotic resistance, new research suggests
Speed Read
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
The state of the largest coral reefs in the world
In Depth Coral reefs are experiencing ocean acidification and coral bleaching, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef
By Devika Rao Published
In Depth -
Tick bites could cause an allergy to red meat, CDC says
Speed Read
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
The danger of drinking too much water
Speed Read
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
The significance and benefits of being on Unesco's World Heritage list
Speed Read The designation can be a blessing and a curse
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
What is cardiac arrest and why does it happen?
Speed Read The heart condition impacts younger athletes more often than expected
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
Why is Congress talking about aliens again?
Speed Read There are a lot of questions about the things in the sky
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
NASA loses contact with Voyager 2 probe
Speed Read
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
Is there a 'richcession' and could it help the economy?
Talking Point The wealthy may temporarily not be getting richer
By Devika Rao Published
Talking Point -
Scientists revive 46,000-year-old worm that was frozen in permafrost
Speed Read
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
The problem with self-diagnosing
Speed Read Teens are turning to social media to diagnose themselves with mental health conditions
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
Why an ocean current is on the brink of collapse
Speed Read
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
What is greenhushing?
Speed Read A new trend has companies keeping quiet about what they're doing to combat climate change
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
When will humans go extinct?
Talking Point Humans can bring on their own demise or become their own saviors
By Devika Rao Published
Talking Point -
Can AI help or hinder the fight against climate change?
Talking Point Artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword in this crisis
By Devika Rao Published
Talking Point -
The remnants of an ancient ocean could be causing a 'gravity hole' in the Indian Ocean
Speed Read
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
Legendary jazz and pop singer Tony Bennett dies at 96
Speed Read
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
Savor the summer, experts say. You will see these temps again.
Speed Read Extremely hot summers are here to stay
By Devika Rao Published
Speed Read -
How revenge travel is impacting the aviation and tourism industries
Talking Point The surge in travel is a far cry from the previous pandemic years during which travel took a hit
By Devika Rao Published
Talking Point