December 22, 2024 16:51 (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
Mohali building collapse: Death toll rises to 2, many feared trapped for 17 hours | 4-year-old killed after speeding car driven by a teen hits him in Mumbai | PM Modi attends opening ceremony of Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait | Jaipur gas tanker crash: Toll touches 14, 30 critical | Arrest warrant against former cricketer Robin Uthappa over 'PF fraud' | PM Modi emplanes for a visit to Kuwait | German Christmas market car attack leaves 2 dead, Saudi Arabian doctor arrested | India, France come together to build world's largest museum in Delhi's Raisina Hill | Canada, US presented no evidence of Indians' involvement in purported criminal acts: Centre informs Parliament amid 'serious allegations' | Delhi Police Crime Branch to investigate FIR against Rahul Gandhi over Parliament tussle
New UN report reveals devastating human toll of disasters in 'hottest year on record'

New UN report reveals devastating human toll of disasters in 'hottest year on record'

Feb 12, 2016, at 03:22 pm

New York, Feb 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) A new analysis issued on Thursday by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) shows that 2015 – the hottest year on record – confirmed that weather and climate-related disasters now dominate disaster trends linked to natural hazards.

New UN report outlines top 10 food-borne parasites of greatest global concern

New UN report outlines top 10 food-borne parasites of greatest global concern

Jul 02, 2014, at 06:19 am

New York, July 2 (IBNS) A new report released on Tuesday by two United Nations agencies identifies a "top 10" of food-borne parasites with the greatest global impact, including those found in pork, fish, fresh produce, fruit juice and milk, among other foods.