
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
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 Is climate optimism dangerous?Talking Point Does hope for the future push us back into our past? By Devika Rao Published Talking Point
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 The growing threat of urban wildfiresSpeed Read Maui's fire indicates a phenomenon that will likely become more common By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 How 'personhood' works as a legal defense of natureSpeed Read Will giving the environment the rights of a human encourage conservation efforts? By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 Understanding the new Covid-19 variant, ErisSpeed 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
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 Air pollution may be increasing antibiotic resistance, new research suggestsSpeed Read By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 The state of the largest coral reefs in the worldIn Depth Coral reefs are experiencing ocean acidification and coral bleaching, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef By Devika Rao Published In Depth
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 Tick bites could cause an allergy to red meat, CDC saysSpeed Read By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 The danger of drinking too much waterSpeed Read By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 The significance and benefits of being on Unesco's World Heritage listSpeed Read The designation can be a blessing and a curse By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 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
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 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
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 NASA loses contact with Voyager 2 probeSpeed Read By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 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
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 Scientists revive 46,000-year-old worm that was frozen in permafrostSpeed Read By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 The problem with self-diagnosingSpeed Read Teens are turning to social media to diagnose themselves with mental health conditions By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 Why an ocean current is on the brink of collapseSpeed Read By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 The remnants of an ancient ocean could be causing a 'gravity hole' in the Indian OceanSpeed Read By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 Legendary jazz and pop singer Tony Bennett dies at 96Speed Read By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
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 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
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 How revenge travel is impacting the aviation and tourism industriesTalking 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
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 World's reduced thirst for oil may be foiled by developing countries' challengesSpeed Read Will developing nations slow the peak of global oil demand? By Devika Rao Published Speed Read
