Environment

Hunger surges amid deadly conflicts, poor weather conditions in many countries – UN agriculture agency

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Herders take their animals to drink water in Niger, which FAO says is among the countries...

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From the field: Plastic pollution choking world’s oceans

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Plastic pollution in the world's oceans is threatening marine life.

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The Mediterranean at risk of becoming ‘a sea of plastic’, WWF warns

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The Mediterranean Sea is threatened by plastic pollution

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Tackling marine litter: Council agrees its stance on port reception facilities

Ships should not gain any financial advantage by dumping waste at sea. To combat dumping, on June 7, the Council adopted a general approach on updated rules on port reception facilities which will provide incentives for ships to dispose of their waste...

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