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Dec 12, 2016 03:26 AM EST

International Asteroid Day Is On June 30, UN Declares

What's with asteroids and June 30?

Nov 19, 2016 03:50 AM EST

Climate Change Breakthrough: France Will Close All Its Coal Power Plants By 2023

The fight to tackle global warming continues as France will shut down all its power plants by 2023.

Sep 29, 2016 06:28 AM EDT

UN Plans TO Launch Its First Space Mission In 2021

UN is going to launch its first space mission with the Dream Chaser.

Sep 28, 2016 05:41 AM EDT

UN To Combat The Proliferation Of Drug-Resistant Superbug, A 'Fundamental Threat' To Humans

UN tackles the health issue regarding the drug-resistant bacteria, which is a fundamental threat to humans and kills more than 700,000 people each year.

May 20, 2016 05:36 AM EDT

Human Damage To Environment Faster Than Its Recovery, UN Study Reveals

Environmental damage caused by humans is outpacing its recovery according to a study by UN.

May 13, 2016 04:50 AM EDT

UN: Excessive Air Pollution In World's Cities Killing Over 3 Million People Yearly

Zabol, Iran tops the world's cities with highest air pollutants, according to WHO.

Apr 08, 2016 06:36 AM EDT

Natural Heritage Sites Failed To Receive UN Protection

At least 114 of these sites, which were dubbed as being of great importance for their natural flora and fauna, were subjected to either oil extraction or under threat from other harmful industrial activities.

Dec 09, 2015 02:27 PM EST

Climate Outlook: Global Study Suggests It's Worse Than Feared

Amidst the United Nations' Paris climate conference, University of Edinburgh researchers have identified a dangeroud outlook on climate change.