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World’s oceans are losing oxygen at a dangerous, unprecedented rate as temperatures rise, study finds

The world's oceans are struggling to breathe, rapidly running out of oxygen at an unprecedented rate. Climate change is dangerously…

5 years ago

At Least 100 Tourists Near Volcano, Says New Zealand PM as Several Go Missing After Sudden Eruption

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the volcanic island -- also known as Whakaari -- off New Zealand's north coast had…

5 years ago

Australia bushfires north of Sydney ‘too big to put out’

A "mega blaze" raging across a 60km (37 mile) front north-west of Sydney cannot currently be put out, Australian fire…

5 years ago

Floods to hit northern Namibia after rains

WINDHOEK, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) -- Namibia is facing with a serious possibility of floods in the northern part of the…

5 years ago

Namibia – 1 Dead After Flash Floods in Northern and Central Areas

Heavy rain in south western Africa has now affected parts of Namibia. Several areas recorded daily totals over 60mm of rain,…

5 years ago

Reducing Air Pollution Saves Lives in Just Weeks, Report Finds

Cleaner air can go a long way in saving lives, according to a new report out Friday. It found that…

5 years ago

Australia bushfires combine to form ‘mega fire’ north of Sydney

An estimated two million hectares of land have burned so far on the continent, the size of some smaller countries.…

5 years ago

Disability inclusive & Disaster-resilient Queensland

Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR) Framework and Toolkit The Queensland DIDRR Framework and Toolkit provides a roadmap for people with…

5 years ago

Climate Risk Financing: Early Response and Anticipatory Actions for Climate Hazards

WFP is collaborating with a range of public and private sector partners to develop climate risk finance programmes that help…

5 years ago

COP25: Stop the climate emergency – and step up investment in adaptation and risk reduction

COP25 Governments meeting at COP25 must invest more in risk-reduction strategies and minimise the loss and damage experienced by poorer…

5 years ago

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