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UN agrees to “rainforest conservation for emissions” deal

2005 had worst weather-related economic losses in history

Somali pirates force UN food aid to take land route

Companies increasingly at risk for climate change litigation says UN

Governments making progress in fight against illegal logging says FAO

Developed countries cut greenhouse gas emissions 5.9% since 1990

$100 computer for children unveiled by UN

Nigeria has worst deforestation rate, FAO revises figures

United States has 7th highest rate of primary forest loss

World deforestation rates and forest cover statistics, 2000-2005

Global deforestation rates fall, but area the size of Panama still disppears each year

FAO deforestation stats are bogus

20% of the world’s mangroves lost since 1980

Logging can have low impact on Amazon rainforest says FAO

Global warming to fuel rise in asthma, malaria

African lakes disappearing find UN survey

UN launches $272 million earthquake aid appeal for Pakistan

Deforestation does not cause flooding says new study

Environmental refugees to top 50 million in 5 years

Food-borne diseases are a serious threat in Africa

Capturing and storing the carbon dioxide could be key in minimizing climate change

Guidelines to promote a sustainable tourism

Chernobyl environment and people recovering

Safeguarding biodiversity key to human health, poverty alleviation says Annan

Poor need renewable energy sources says Annan

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