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UNODC Labels Toxic Waste Environmental Crime
The international toxic waste trafficking is a rapidly expanding form of environmental crime that remains largely hidden, according to a…
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UN biodiversity treaty enters into force, aims to protect 30% of oceans by 2030
A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, providing countries with a…
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Indonesia’s Mount Marapi Erupts, Sending Ash Column 1,600 Meters Into the Air
Indonesia’s most active volcano erupted early Wednesday morning, sending a column of volcanic ash up to 1,600 meters above its…
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Iceland Records Historic Temperature Peak Above 19 Degrees
Iceland recorded a historic temperature peak on Wednesday, exceeding 19 degrees Celsius, the highest December reading since records began, local…
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Toxic smog engulfs New Delhi, travel disrupted as air quality hits hazardous levels
Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel…
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EU countries agree 2026 fishing quotas, avoid tighter Mediterranean curbs
European Union fisheries ministers struck a deal on Saturday on 2026 fishing quotas, avoiding an earlier proposal to tighten restrictions…
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Floods and Landslides Kill Over 1,000 in Indonesia as Rescue Efforts Continue
Devastating floods and landslides have killed 1,003 people in Indonesia, rescuers said Saturday as the Southeast Asian nation grapples with…
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Deadly Asian Floods Fueled by Climate Change, Scientists Say
Warmer seas and heavier rainfall linked to climate change helped drive the recent deadly floods in parts of Southeast Asia,…
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Live Animal Trafficking Hits Record Levels, Interpol Says
Live animal trafficking reached unprecedented levels in 2025, Interpol announced Thursday at the conclusion of a massive international crackdown that…
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EU Agrees Deal to Cut Emissions 90 Percent by 2040
European Union countries and lawmakers reached a final deal Wednesday on an ambitious target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by…
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