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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 192 member states that was formed in 1945 after WWII to promote international peace, security and cooperation. Decision-making is conducted through various administrative bodies, the most notable being the General Assembly and the Security Council. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), a branch of the United Nations that seeks to address environmental issues at both the regional and global level, focuses on a wide range of activities regarding terrestrial, marine and atmospheric ecosystems. (Source: UNEP, UN, WordNet / Photo: Flickr)

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U.N. warns of possible bird flu resurgence

Mon, Aug 29 2011 at 7:25 AM

The organization warned of a possible major resurgence of bird flu and said a mutant strain of the H5N1 virus was spreading in Asia and elsewhere.
TED Talks: Josette Sheeran on ending hunger now

Tue, Aug 16 2011 at 9:58 PM

The head of the U.N.'s World Food Program talks about how we can fix the hunger problem.
U.N. atomic watchdog head lauds Fukushima cleanup

Mon, Jul 25 2011 at 6:51 AM

Only 16 reactors are operating in Japan out of 54 that had been available due to safety concerns.
Too much TV, Internet harming protection of biodiversity, U.N. says

Tue, May 31 2011 at 6:41 AM

Because many young people are urbanized and alienated from nature, they may not realize the value of protecting natural ecosystems and species.
World population to pass 7 billion on Oct. 31

Tue, May 03 2011 at 4:23 PM

United Nations Population Fund announces it will start a seven-day countdown on Oct. 24.
Is it torture? Those who make the decision have not felt it

Mon, Apr 11 2011 at 10:46 PM

People who approve 'enhanced interrogation techniques' have a flawed idea of whether they constitute torture because few have felt the pain they cause.
World Water Day: Iraq wastes 50% of water

Mon, Mar 21 2011 at 8:02 AM

Half of the country's water resources are wasted, and 6 million Iraqis have no access to clean water, according to the UN.
5 environmental revelations from WikiLeaks

Wed, Mar 02 2011 at 11:30 AM

How the Dalai Lama feels about climate change and Canada's inferiority complex are a few of the issues to come to light through classified documents.
Too many conventions hurting environment

Thu, Feb 24 2011 at 10:58 AM

Increasing environmental awareness has resulted in the adoption of about 500 conventions, which paradoxically has hindered saving the planet.
U.N. climate vulnerability' list urged to guide aid

Wed, Feb 23 2011 at 11:01 AM

An index to judge which developing countries are most at risk from global warming and in need of aid is among the proposals submitted to the UN.

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Articles about UN

U.N. warns of possible bird flu resurgence

TED Talks: Josette Sheeran on ending hunger now

U.N. atomic watchdog head lauds Fukushima cleanup

Too much TV, Internet harming protection of biodiversity, U.N. says

World population to pass 7 billion on Oct. 31

Is it torture? Those who make the decision have not felt it

World Water Day: Iraq wastes 50% of water

5 environmental revelations from WikiLeaks

Too many conventions hurting environment

U.N. climate vulnerability' list urged to guide aid

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