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No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: 'Cherish the natural world, because…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster who's turning 100 soonQuote of the Day: Sir David Attenborough, a renowned naturalist, turns 100. His impactful quote highlights our deep connection to nature. H...
Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared trying to migrate in 2025Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to Europe proving the deadliest. Many victims were l...
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
The Brewing Storm: How global forces will reshape geopoliticsDr. Thomas P.M. Barnett, principal business strategist at Throughline Inc., discussed the imminent reshaping of the global order due to the...
Sundarbans has 'lost 110 square kilometres of mangroves in two decades'"Huge mangroves were lost in the British era as well. There is a 5.2 mm rise in sea levels in the Sunderbans. People have been affected by ...
After raising hope, Biden still lacks climate migration planAdvocates praised both moves as bold steps toward the world finally recognizing the need to offer refuge to people fleeing not just wars an...
Climate migration growing but not fully recognised by worldMost climate migrants move within the borders of their homelands, usually from rural areas to cities after losing their home or livelihood ...
UN: Climate change to uproot millions, especially in AsiaA staggering 143 million people will likely be uprooted over the next 30 years by rising seas, drought, searing temperatures and other clim...
Climate refugee crisis beckons in India if water scarcity continues: 'Waterman' Rajendra Singh
US envoy Kerry discusses climate challenges in BangladeshKerry arrived in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, to hear what the low-lying South Asia delta nation has done to cope with weather extremes and...
India-led efforts give boost to UNSC reforms in 2015India's was the strongest voice among the UN membership that called for text-based negotiations to move the snail-paced UNSC reform process...
Climate change may lead to 2 billion refugees by 2100: StudyA study published in the journal 'Land Use Policy' has warned beyond sea level rise, low-elevation coastal zones in many countries face int...
What will decide the US pollsHillary offers legislation to end racial profiling & federal matching funds for more police body cameras, while Trump offers no specific po...
Historic 70th UN General Assembly's annual General Debate begins todayAhead of this 70th anniversary General Debate, Ban Ki-moon will present his annual report on the work of the Organisation.
- Kerry warns of refugee crisis due to climate change
"Seismic changes" in temperatures and sea levels could create waves of refugees forced to abandon traditional homes and fight for food and ...
John Kerry warns of refugee crisis due to climate changeKerry said that climate change could soon create waves of new refugees forced to abandon traditional homes or to fight for food and water.
Climate change poses national security threat to US: White HouseClimate change poses a great threat to US' national security interests and may lead to a spike in poverty and terrorist activities besides ...
- Invest in disaster preparations to protect Asia's poor: World Vision
Massive investments are needed to protect millions of poor people living in Asia-Pacific coastal areas who are vulnerable to increasingly d...
- Expert warns India against environmental refugees
India would have to cope with an influx of environmental refugees from neighbouring countries, including China and Bangladesh, in the comin...