Environment

Philippines: Climate Change a Fundamental Threat to Development - World Bank

Countries of the world should confront climate change squarely as part of the global efforts to end poverty and boost prosperity. It’s a challenge that needs collective action by national governments, development partners, private sector, civil...

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Maui’s dolphin faces extinction unless action is taken now

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Syria has destroyed the vast majority of its chemical weapons arsenal as mandated by an international agreement.

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Young Timorese fisherman wearing his wooden goggles to catch fish along the shores of Atauro island off Dili.

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U.S. EPA finds Exide Technologies a source of harmful lead emissions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notified Exide Technologies of federal violations at its Vernon, Calif. lead smelting facility. EPA’s investigation, prompted by community concerns as well as ongoing investigations by state and local agencies...

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