UN head accuses fossil fuel firms of business models ‘inconsistent with human survival’
Criticism at Davos for big companies that, ‘like the tobacco industry’, ride roughshod over their own science
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COP27: 'Climate chaos' warning as UN summit begins
Climate crisis: past eight years were the eight hottest ever, says UN.
The UN's climate change summit has opened in Egypt with a warning that our planet is "sending a distress signal".![COP27: 'Climate chaos' warning as UN summit begins]()
António Guterres warns ‘we will be doomed’ without historic climate pact
UN chief says gap between developed world and poorer countries is biggest issue facing Cop27 talks
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UN, Nato, EU and US call on Russia to resume Ukrainian grain deal
Risk of soaring food prices and global food crisis after Moscow’s decision to end export corridor following drone attack on its fleet
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India to surpass China as most populous country in 2023
The world's population, estimated to reach 8 billion by Nov. 15 this year, could grow to 8.5 billion in 2030, and 10.4 billion in 2100, as the pace of mortality slows, said the report released on World Population Day.
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UN: Pandemic has cost 34 million jobs in Latin America
The ILO figures were based on data from nine countries which account for 80% of the region’s workforce.
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On UN's 75th anniversary, PM Modi calls for reformed multilateralism
PM Modi's call for reformed multilateralism assumes special significance as it comes on the eve of India taking a seat at the powerful UN Security Council as an elected non-permanent member for a two-year term.
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Pandemics result from destruction of nature, say UN and WHO
Experts call for legislation and trade deals worldwide to encourage green recovery
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