Environment

UN relief chief voices concern over flood disaster in South-East Asia

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Millions of people have been affected by floods ravaging many countries in Asia

Huge tail muscle made carnotaurus 'speedy'

A meat-eating dinosaur that preyed on its plant-eating neighbours in South America was a lot faster and deadlier than first thought, a University of Alberta researcher has found.

On World Food Day, UN agencies urge concerted effort against global hunger

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Thailand 500,000 children affected by Thai floods

Aid workers from Save the Children are using boats to deliver aid in Thailand where up to 500,000 children are affected by monsoonal flooding

KENYA: Two new wheat varieties offer hope against stem rust

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A Ug99 infested wheat crop (right) and a more resistant variety on the left at KARI in Njoro (file photo)

PAKISTAN: Flood impact to worsen unless aid increases

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Some three million people in Pakistan need food assistance because of recent flooding, says the UN

UN-backed mobile application to provide global weather forecasts

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UN names Drylands Ambassadors to raise awareness on land degradation

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Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification Luc Gnacadja

To Save Wildlife, Namibia's Farmers Take Control

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Conservation has long been a part of Namibia, but not always to the benefit of wildlife or people.

‘Clean energy revolution’ crucial to ensure growth in poorer countries – Ban

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses “Energy for All” Conference in Oslo, Norway