World Bank launches climate and health initiative to avert 21 million deaths by 2050

Dec 04, 2023

According to a press release by the World Bank, with projections indicating at least 21 million additional deaths by 2050 due to climate-related health...

Northern Israelis warned of asbestos contamination due to war

Jan 01, 2025

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ministry of Health warn of potential exposure to possible asbestos hazards following the war in the North.

PoJK: Residents protest in Muzaffarabad over road congestion, safety issues

Jul 15, 2024

People in Muzaffarabad protested to demand repairs and widening of the road from Shaheed Gali to Garhi Habibullah, citing traffic congestion and health hazards...

Water crisis in PoGB: A call for urgent action to address women's strain, health hazards

Apr 26, 2025

From November to April, these women are forced to trek down to the riverbank to fetch water, often carrying heavy jerricans on their backs...

Firecracker factory accidents: NGT directs Tamil Nadu authorities to study potential for environmental hazards

Jun 19, 2021

New Delhi [India], June 19 : The National Green Tribunal has directed concerned authorities in Tamil Nadu to carry out a study in regard...

Brazil lifts coronavirus-related public health emergency

Apr 18, 2022

Brasilia [Brazil], April 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The Brazilian government is lifting the public health emergency announced in the country at the start of the COVID-19...