Children have right to clean environment - report
The UN says countries must act urgently to protect children from the harmful effects of climate change.
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Himachal Pradesh: Shimla residents reel from devastation caused by heavy rains
Torrential rains have led to landslides, cloudbursts and heavy flooding in Himachal Pradesh.
1970-01-01 08:00
China’s summer of climate destruction
China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.
1970-01-01 08:00
Four million children in Pakistan have no safe water, a year after deadly floods
One year after catastrophic floods devastated swathes of Pakistan, some 4 million children in the South Asian nation remain without access to safe water, the United Nations children's agency has warned.
1970-01-01 08:00
Harold: Second US tropical storm in a week drenches Texas
Harold dumps up to 7in of rain in some parts of the state, as California cleans up after Hilary.
1970-01-01 08:00
Greece wildfires: Hospital evacuated as fire intensifies in Alexandroupolis
Dozens of patients are moved to safety as wildfires burn out of control near Alexandroupolis.
1970-01-01 08:00
Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes
Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires.
1970-01-01 08:00
Flooding from Storm Hillary cuts off Palm Springs in California
Major roads in and out of the California desert town are closed after over 3in of rain fell.
1970-01-01 08:00
Dominican Republic blast kills dozens, including a baby
Firefighters are still searching for people missing after a powerful explosion rocked San Cristóbal.
1970-01-01 08:00
They sold their home to open a clinic in rural Vermont. Eight months later, the floods came
Geoff Butler jumped into his truck in the dark hours of July 11 as heavy rain battered the rural Vermont town of Johnson.
1970-01-01 08:00
China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'
Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.
1970-01-01 08:00
Flash flood in China kills five villagers who were herding sheep
BEIJING A flash flood in northwest China on Thursday night killed five villagers who were in the hills
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