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The devastating floods in Libya are believed to have been intensified by a combination of climate change, civil war, and international sanctions, according to researchers. It is estimated that as many as 20,000 people may have died, with the official death toll of over 5,000 expected to rise as another 10,000 people remain missing. The … Read more
New York City is sinking: The extraordinary weight of its towering buildings is only making matters worse. According to new research, the Big Apple is sinking by an average of 1-2mm each year. Some areas are sinking at twice this rate. This subsidence is compounded by sea level rise which is happening at around twice … Read more
March 22nd is World Water Day – A day dedicated to raising awareness about the struggles millions of people face when it comes to accessing clean and safe drinking water. Sadly, the problem of water scarcity and contamination affects not only a few but millions of people worldwide. The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has … Read more