Environment

At least 150,000 children affected by Ecuador earthquake – UNICEF

At least 150,000 children are affected by the April 16 earthquake in Ecuador, according to initial UNICEF estimates.

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EPA Takes Next Step Toward Banning Toxic Pesticide Cholrpyrifos

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Pregnant women are currently exposed to 1.5...

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Deadly quakes in Japan and Ecuador spotlight need for rigorous structural safety standards – UN

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A collapsed roadway following the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the coast of...

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UNHCR emergency airlift to aid Ecuador quake relief

The UN Refugee Agency is readying preparations for a major aid airlift, expected in the next 48 hours, to help people displaced by the worst earthquake to strike Ecuador in decades. This follows a request for UN help received from the Ecuador...

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