Human rights must be at heart of United Nations’ plan to save planet – expert

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 19 (APP): The United Nations’ draft plan to preserve and protect nature must be amended to put human rights at its centre to ensure the future of life on the planet, David Boyd, UN special rapporteur on human rights and environment, said Thursday. “Leaving human rights on the periphery is simply not… Continue reading Human rights must be at heart of United Nations’ plan to save planet – expert

Cities worldwide turn off lights to mark ‘Earth Hour’

Cities worldwide turn off lights to mark 'Earth Hour'

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 28 (APP): Cities all over the world switched the lights off Saturday to mark “Earth Hour,” a global movement designed to focus on nature conservation and climate change. During the World Wildlife Fund organized event, individuals and businesses were encouraged to turn off non-esential lights for an hour. This year’s event also… Continue reading Cities worldwide turn off lights to mark ‘Earth Hour’

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