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Pollution kills as many people as cancer does, UN’s new environment chief warns

Photo:Environmental pollution and degradation can be linked to a growing list of health condition

UN food relief agency needs $48 million for school meals programme in West and Central Africa

Photo:WFP is providing meals to schools in Mali to ensure children get the calories and nutrition

At start of World Water Week, UNICEF highlights how women and girls lose valuable time and opportunities collecting water

Photo:Girls carry water through a field after rain at a site of displaced civilians in Diffa, Nig

UN cultural agency hails creation of world’s largest marine protected area

Photo: The marine reserve Papahanaumokuakea in Hawaii.

California Legislature Approves Historic Legislation to End Orca Captivity

Washington, DC, August 26, 2016

'Good Dog' Usually Does the Trick

Aug. 28, 2016

Many dogs prefer praise from their owners over food, researchers report.

UK: Labour pledge return of education maintenance allowance and maintenance grant

26 August 2016

Youth unemployment set to rise for first time in three years – UN labour agency

Photo: Young factory workers producing shirts in Accra, Ghana.

Citing UN’s moral responsibility, Ban pledges support to Haiti in overcoming cholera epidemic

19 August 2016

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS DECRY RADICAL ATTACKS ON ANTI-SMOG PROTECTIONS

Photo:A coalition of green groups and health advocates refutes polluters’ discredited arguments a