UN - Climate changes

1. Myanmar earthquake latest: Entire communities flattened, aid teams say

   As the death toll continues to rise in Myanmar after last Friday's earthquake tragedy, UN humanitarians have been rushing to support severely deprived and traumatized victims, warning that the window for lifesaving response is closing.

2. Myanmar earthquake tragedy ‘compounds already dire crisis’

   Entire communities in central Myanmar have been devastated and the full scale of the earthquake disaster “remains unclear”, the UN’s top humanitarian coordinator in the country said on Monday.

3. Myanmar earthquake: Search and rescue efforts continue in race against time

   The human toll of the earthquake which devastated central Myanmar continues to rise, UN humanitarians warned on Sunday, putting more pressure on nearly 20 million people who were already in need of aid.

4. Myanmar quake: More than 1,600 reported killed, as UN aid operation supports rescue efforts

   Latest news reports indicate that over 1,600 have been killed in Myanmar with thousands injured following two powerful earthquakes on Friday which have left hundreds trapped under rubble.

5. 47 million health workers and advocates call for cleaner air to curb pollution deaths

   Over 50 countries, cities, and organizations pledged new commitments on Thursday to tackle air pollution, protect public health, and help halve its deadly impacts by 2040 – a goal backed by a petition from 47 million health professionals, patients and advocates demanding clean air be made a public health priority.