Environment

Top UN humanitarian officials in Iran, Pakistan on ‘standby’ to assist quake response

An earthquake in 2005 caused widespread destruction in Balakot, in Pakistan's North West...

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Polluting Paradise: Big brands including Gap exposed in Indonesian toxic water scandal

“Gap’s latest advertising campaign declares that we should ‘Be Bright’, but by collaborating with toxic suppliers Gap’s clothes are turning the Citarum into a multi-coloured mess.

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Powerful Quake Hits Iran-Pakistan Border

A powerful earthquake hit a remote area of southeast Iran near Pakistan, killing at least 13 people on the Pakistani side and shaking buildings as far away as Dubai.

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Russian forests and tigers left floored by illegal logging

Although there are a few positive examples of successful Russian forest law enforcement actions, the...