WMO reports decrease in likelihood of severe Atlantic hurricane season ahead
As the North Atlantic hurricane season enters its traditional peak period, the US National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) has adjusted its forecast to...
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Nuclear technology helps Mexico eradicate invasive insect pest
One of the most devastating insect pests infesting fruits and vegetables in Mexico has been eradicated in the state of Colima, according to the International...
Nuclear weapons will continue to pose a risk to humanity unless countries fully adhere to the treaty that prohibits their testing, a senior UN...
Armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) must lay down their arms and engage in political dialogue, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert...
The Price of Bukeles State of Emergency in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, Aug 05 (IPS) – The body of Walter Sandoval shows a number of dark bruises on his arms and knees, as well...
Researchers Embrace Artificial Intelligence to Tackle Banana Disease in Burundi
KIGALI, Aug 05 (IPS) – A group of scientists involved in finding solutions to minimize the impact of a devastating banana virus in Burundi...
Food prices dropped significantly in July, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline since hitting record highs earlier in the year in the wake of...
The Plastic Crisis Has Deep Corporate Roots: To Protect Our Planet, They Need To Be Exposed
Aug 05 (IPS) – This spring, I taught a new undergraduate course in environmental sociology. Most of my students took the course because they...
WASHINGTON DC, Aug 05 (IPS) – In Nigeria, women play key roles in food and nutrition security through their contributions to agricultural production, their...
Healthy life expectancy in Africa grows by nearly 10 years
Healthy life expectancy among Africans living in mainly high and upper middle-income countries on the continent, has increased by almost 10 years, the UN health agency,...
Guterres urges faster action and financing to stop biodiversity loss 
Horned dinosaurs’ weapons evolved to handle the forces of combat 
Artemis II results show how much science people can do at the moon 
Ebola Spread Raises Fresh Urgency for Africa’s Domestic Health Funding