Environment

U.S. and Indiana Settle Clean Air Act Case with Muncie Smelter to Reduce Lead Emissions

On March 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Exide Technologies has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the United States and the State of Indiana alleging Clean Air Act violations at the company’s lead smelter in Muncie,...

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Sendai: Early warning saves lives, but communities need targeted, useful information

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Strong action is required from governments and communities on early warning and contingency planning, so people...

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UN relief agencies ramp up support to cyclone-hit Vanuatu as country's President appeals for assistance

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A child looks through a doorway as Cyclone Pam hits Vanuatu, March 2015.

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World Bank and UK Government Launch Global Innovation Challenge to Boost Understanding of Disaster Risks

With developing countries the hardest hit by disasters like floods, cyclones, droughts and earthquakes, a new competitive challenge fund is being launched to help developing countries design and implement ground-breaking solutions to overcome problems...

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