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UN warns global drought carries $300 billion annual cost

UN warns global drought carries $300 billion annual cost

  • Drought projected to affect 75% of the world’s population by 2050, a UN report cautioned
  • The UN urged investment in ‘nature-based solutions’ to cut the price of dessication and benefit the environment
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Thailand, Malaysia brace for fresh wave of floods as water levels ease

Thailand, Malaysia brace for fresh wave of floods as water levels ease

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Update Thailand flooding kills nine, displaces thousands video

Thailand flooding kills nine, displaces thousands

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Special More than 1.2 million people flee as new super typhoon hits Philippines video

More than 1.2 million people flee as new super typhoon hits Philippines

By Ellie Aben ·
Tens of thousands flee as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears Philippines

Tens of thousands flee as Super Typhoon Man-yi nears Philippines

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Special Philippines braces for severe flooding as fifth typhoon hits in a month

Philippines braces for severe flooding as fifth typhoon hits in a month

By Ellie Aben ·
Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter

Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter

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Lahore primary schools shut over record pollution: Pakistan officials video

Lahore primary schools shut over record pollution: Pakistan officials

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Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 80 times WHO limit

Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 80 times WHO limit

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Taiwan shuts down for arrival of strong Typhoon Kong-rey

Taiwan shuts down for arrival of strong Typhoon Kong-rey

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Taiwan expects Super Typhoon Kong-rey to make landfall on Thursday

Taiwan expects Super Typhoon Kong-rey to make landfall on Thursday

By Reuters ·
Spanish authorities report 51 dead from flash flooding

Spanish authorities report 51 dead from flash flooding

By AP ·
China’s ‘Hawaii’ under water as tropical storm dumps record rainfall

China’s ‘Hawaii’ under water as tropical storm dumps record rainfall

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