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How the US are teaching children about the environment two years after Trump abandoned Paris climate agreement

"Weather is chaotic," said Melissa Lau, a sixth-grade teacher in this bedroom community outside of Oklahoma City. "What does that mean to you?"

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Nearly 7 million South Sudanese facing extreme hunger: NRC

As South Sudan prepares to mark eight years of independence, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) called on all parties to the conflict to utilize the extension to the peace deal and work towards en

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Sharing data can help prevent public health emergencies in Africa

Global collaboration and sharing data on public health emergencies is important to fight the spread of infectious diseases.

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Backers of Lamu coal project lose court case

Backers of Kenya’s Lamu coal plant have been instructed by the courts to conduct a new environmental impact assessment and halt work on the project, in a ruling celebrated by local environmental gr

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Tanzania mulls plans to protect river against further environmental ruin

Tanzania's ecological conservation watchdog said on Saturday plans were afoot to protect the Great Ruaha River from further environmental degradation.

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As drought stokes urban hunger, Ethiopia dishes up free school meals

Endale Terefe remembers a time when he used to go to school so hungry he had trouble staying awake during lessons.

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Oil spill in Algoa Bay

The department of environment‚ forestry and fisheries said between 200 and 400 litres of fuel from the receiving Liberian-flagged vessel MV Chrysanthi had spilt into the sea on Saturday.

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Minister: Egypt’s Environment Ministry seeks to replace plastic bags

Egypt’s Minister of Environment Yasmin Fouad announced on Sunday that the ministry has begun work on phasing out plastic bags due to the environmental danger they pose, adding that hypermarkets hav

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Monkeys facing extinction threat due to climate change, claims study

There are several animals that are at the risk of extinction because of climate change, and monkeys living in South America are among these.

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India needs to increase energy consumption to raise per capita income: Eco Survey

India’s economic growth will depend upon the ability to provide affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to citizens and the country is required to raise per capita energy consumption by at leas

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