Silja J.A. Talvi

UN agencies warn of rising heat stress risks for workers worldwide

On: August 22, 2025

Extreme heat is fast becoming one of the biggest threats to workers’ health and livelihoods, the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Friday.Continue Reading

Monsoon floods kill more than 700 in Pakistan, with heavy rains set to continue

On: August 22, 2025

In: Climate

Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 739 people across Pakistan since late June, displacing thousands and destroying homes and crops, with more severe weather expected in the weeks ahead, according to UN agencies and national authorities. Continue Reading