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New report warns of air pollution repercussions with 6.5 millioin deaths each year
FEATURED IMAGE above shows Beijing covered in smog. Photo Credit: By Bobak (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons The United Nations has published a new report with disturbing findings – some 6.5 million people die annually from air...September 28, 2016 751 0 -
Biggest ocean animals may disappear: New study
Oceans are experiencing a disturbing extinction pattern that may wipe out large animals with precarious ramifications for marine ecosystem, warns a new study. “The preferential threat to large-bodied marine animals poses a danger to ecosystems disproportionate...September 16, 2016 902 0 -
What is the best way to preserve water?
Climate change effects, a fast-growing population and development usage are putting a high premium on future availability of the precious resource. Already around 1.6 billion people live in countries with physical water scarcity – a figure...August 27, 2016 1074 0 -
Basking in the glory of summer sun after a cool swim
After a cool swim with fellow water birds, a seagull is back on the bank of the Capitol Hill reflecting pool. The fascinating colors adorning wings and body of the bird glistened under the late afternoon...August 8, 2016 1090 0 -
Hottest Year : UN for advisories to save lives
FEATURED IMAGE above shows Thorn Tree Sossusvlei Namib Desert Namibia Luca Galuzzi, Photo by Luca Galuzzi via Wikimedia Commons. Amid growing risk for increase in heat-related deaths from climate change effects, the United Nations Office for...July 28, 2016 858 0 -
King of Fruits: Technology Interface improving Pakistan’s mango economy
Malik Mazhar Sandheela, owner of an orchard near River Chenab in Multan is eyeing a 100 percent increase in the income from his mango crop this year. To him, adoption of new production and pest management...July 23, 2016 1874 0 -
Bear spotted near restaurant in Leesburg, Va.
A bear was spotted outside an Arby’s restaurant in Leesburg in the last few days, possibly looking for some fries during a summer wandering. Leesburg Police Department says there have been “multiple bear sightings in and...June 15, 2016 1145 0 -
Michelle Yeoh campaigns with baby pandas to save wildlife
Film star Michelle Yeoh is playing an altogether different role, away from the glamor and glitter of Hollywood. The UN Goodwill Ambassador has teamed up with two baby pandas to pitch a public-engaging call for achievement of...June 1, 2016 999 0 -
Heat of the moment
The 2016 election season in the United States may be getting hotter with each passing day but sweltering summer in several parts of the world is into an unprecedented streak of high temperatures, raising alarm for...May 28, 2016 924 0 -
Listen to chirping birds before sky falls silent: UN on Migratory Bird Day
Step out of your homes and offices and listen to the birds chirping in the sky – that is the spirit of the message the United Nations is emanating on the World Migratory Bird Day. The...May 11, 2016 2160 0