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In a Texas city, heat proved deadly even for those long used to it
Extreme heat killed 10 people in Laredo, a sign that the eventual death toll from this year’s widespread heat waves could be substantial.
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Calls grow to declare Toronto homelessness a public health crisis after extreme cold
Councillors in Toronto are set to consider keeping warming centres open 24-7 for the rest of the winter amid growing calls for homelessness to be declared a public health crisis in the city.
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War is an ecological disaster—but Ukraine can build back greener
Russia’s invasion is reversing years of environmental progress. But the world can help Ukraine reconstruct its damaged landscape and energy systems.
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Is Pakistan paying attention to existential environment crises?
Pakistan is facing an acute water shortage and climate change is damaging crops. The public health system, meanwhile, is in a disarray. To deal with these challenges, the country's authorities need long-term planning.
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Ukrainian environmentalists tracking possible Russian eco crimes
A small group of environmentalists who were forced to leave Ukraine are working together to document possible environmental crimes committed by Russia.
Peter Chou Kee Liu/ Flickr
India: How air pollution is affecting people in Delhi′s slums
People living in slums, who mostly survive on meager incomes, are most vulnerable to toxic air because their work often requires them to stay outdoors for long hours.
Tonga's volcano after-effects could include COVID
As it struggles to clean up and reconnect with the world, Tonga confronts the risk that international aid workers could bring in a virus it has so far kept out.
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