Haiti: ‘Triple threat’ of cholera, malnutrition and violence puts young lives at risk
Immediate action is needed to save young lives in Haiti amid the “triple threat” of cholera, malnutrition and violence, the UN Committee on the...
Cholera spreading throughout Lebanon
The first cholera outbreak in nearly three decades in Lebanon is now spreading throughout the country, with more than 1,400 suspected cases, and 17...
Fighting deadly air pollution in cities with sensors and satellites
By SARAH WILD
Each day, we take about 20 000 breaths. The oxygen in the air nourishes the cells in our bodies. But when the air...
Ghana Can Turn Climate Challenges into Opportunities
TheWorld Bank Group’s new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR)for Ghana estimates that at least one million more people could fall into poverty due to climate...
Afghanistan: Opium cultivation up nearly a third
The 2022 opium crop in Afghanistan is the most profitable in years with cultivation up by nearly a third amid soaring prices, and despite...
Global jobs market set to deteriorate amid Ukraine war shocks
The outlook for global labour markets has worsened in recent months and if current trends continue, vacancies will grow more scarce while global jobs...
UN Methane Observatory paves way for steep emissions reductions
A new report launched today at a major gathering of the oil and gas industry finds that many companies are increasing their efforts to...
Urgent Climate Action Crucial for Bangladesh to Sustain Strong Growth
Despite significant gains in reducing the human toll from climate disasters, Bangladesh continues to face severe and increasing climate risks. Without urgent action, including...
In face of rising air pollution, Rwanda turns to electric vehicles
At a glance, you might mistake the three-stall, white and green EV Plugin station in downtown Kigali for a collection of petrol pumps. This,...
Repurposing finds new health-giving uses for old medicines
By VITTORIA D’ALESSIO
Drug discovery is slow, expensive and often ends in failure, so no wonder scientists are exploring new ways to medicate disease. One source...