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New research by Christopher A. Williams, an environmental scientist and professor in Clark University’s Graduate School of Geography, reveals that deforestation in the U.S. does…

Study reveals persistent gender gap in hiring, especially for women with Canadian PhDs in archaeology. Women today represent two-thirds of all Canadian doctorates in archaeology,…

Farmers in India should be provided with early forecasts of expected variations in the monsoon season in order to reduce crop losses, scientists say. Researchers…

With Europe in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic, the EU’s winter economic forecast provided grounds for cautious optimism Thursday, projecting stronger growth momentum for…

Although a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine has led to a significant decrease in civilian casualties, the overall situation remains fragile unless progress is made on…

When sea ice melts and the water surface increases, more iodine-containing vapours rise from the sea. Scientists from the international research network CLOUD have now…

UN independent human rights experts appealed on Thursday for authorities in Egypt to remove two activists from a “terrorist” list and to stop systemic use…

Scientists have long warned that the world’s major rivers and estuaries are hotspots for plastic waste, as trash and microparticles wash down tributaries and congregate…

Closed labs and increased care responsibilities are just a two of the challenges women in scientific fields are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN…

The EU Commission launched a public consultation Tuesday to gather views on the current VAT rules for financial and insurance services, and to seek ideas…

The global COVID19 pandemic may be an opportunity to rethink the model of sustainable tourism. The research, recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, shows that…

Threats associated with global water scarcity are increasingly making news as continued growth in agricultural production, expansion of urban boundaries, new industrial facilities, and increased…

The United Nations Secretary-General, on Monday, applauded the announcement by the President of Colombia that the country will provide temporary protection to all Venezuelans in…

A new study by scientists at Utrecht University and the United Nations University concludes that about half of global wastewater is treated, rather than the…

Denmark said last Friday that it has approved plans to build an artificial island in the North Sea that could generate wind power for at…

The world is far from achieving agreed goals to reduce global warming in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the UN Secretary-General warned…

The United Nations stands ready, if necessary, to contribute to ongoing rescue and assistance efforts, following a glacier burst and subsequent flash flooding in northern…

It’s well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental illness, but according to new research from the University of South Australia,…

The plan to settle 210 people is a promising start and New Zealand Red Cross is hopeful the Government will now prioritise meeting its policy…

Cornell wind energy scientists have released a new global wind atlas – a digital compendium filled with documented extreme wind speeds for all parts of…