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Apr 23, 2016 06:08 AM EDT

Earth Day Celebrations 2016: Historic Signing Of UN Climate Pact, New NASA Earth Mission Video, Google Doodles And More

April 22, celebrated as Earth Day, saw various events that were held to mark the day.

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.

Oct 25, 2013 10:56 PM EDT

Planetary Asteroid Defense Initiative Adopted by United Nations

Following the United Nations General Assembly adoption of a suite of proposals to create an international decision-making mechanism for planetary asteroid defense, the Association of Space Explorers issued a challenge to the global community to take the next vital steps to confront the threat from d...