Environment

UNICEF prepares to support Myanmar as Cyclone Mahasen approaches Rakhine

As Cyclone Mahasen threatens to hit the communities in Rakhine State, where thousands of people are displaced by conflict, UNICEF is ready to support the government of Myanmar to respond to humanitarian needs.

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Sen. Barrasso's Dirty Water Amendment Fails in Senate

The Senate rejected an amendment by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) (Amendment #868) to the Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) that would deny federal Clean Water Act protections to the drinking water sources of 117 million Americans.

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Toxic Waste Exposure Widespread in Developing World

Millions of people in developing countries living near toxic waste dumps are facing potentially severe mental and physical health dangers, according to a new study. The report finds the hazards posed by exposure to these chemical waste sites are...

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Congo Basin Countries Could Double Their Cultivated Area While Limiting pressure on Forests

The Central Africa Forests Commission (COMIFAC) and the World Bank are holding a two-day regional conference in Kinshasa, on May 15-16, 2013, to discuss findings and policy recommendations from a study on Deforestation Trends in the Congo Basin:...

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