Environment
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African nations criticise push to fast-track deep-sea mining talks
July 28, 2021 Reuters African countries, many of which are heavily reliant on mining, have criticised a move by the…
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UN climate science talks open amid heatwaves, floods and drought
July 28, 2021 By UN News The assessment comes as record-breaking heat waves, devasting floods and drought struck across three…
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U.N. Security Council likely to meet next week on Ethiopia dam
July 2, 2021 Reuters UNITED NATIONS, – The United Nations Security Council will likely meet next week to discuss a…
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Turning to sustainable global business: 5 things to know about the circular economy
June 24, 2021 By UN News 1) Business as usual, the path to catastrophe Unless we make some major adjustments…
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Still time to reverse damage to ‘ravaged’ ecosystems, declares UN chief, marking World Environment Day
June 5, 2021 By UN News Kicking off the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, he said the planet was rapidly…
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Lack of clean water far deadlier than violence in war-torn countries, says UNICEF report
May 25, 2021 By UN News Water Under Fire Volume 3, highlights that children’s access to water has been threatened…
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Congo volcano eruption, ensuing chaos kill at least 15
May 23, 2021 By Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — Torrents of lava poured into villages after dark in eastern…
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Icelandic volcanic eruption a ‘wonder of nature’
May 17, 2021 By Associated Press FAGRADALSFJALL VOLCANO, Iceland (AP) — Pandemic or no pandemic, the world will never stand…
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The planet’s on ‘red alert’ UN chief warns leaders at President Biden’s climate summit
April 24, 2021 NOAA/Jerry Penry | Scientists believe that climate change is causing an increase in extreme weather events. By…
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Commit to restoring the planet, UN chief says in message for International Mother Earth Day
April 23, 2021 By UN News This year’s observation is taking place as the planet is at “a tipping point”,…
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Dar embarks on damage repair to protect both hydro power plant, Mother Nature
April 19, 2021 By Joe Lihundi Tranquility News Reporter, Arusha, Tanzania The Tanzania government has partnered with conservationists and villagers…
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