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After a year of big cuts, where does US aid stand going into 2026?
US foreign aid more than halved in 2025, leaving millions at risk of losing their lives to malaria, malnutrition and HIV.
After decades of industrial pollution, the people of Talcher now face economic decline after the thermal power plant closure, underscoring how poorly managed transitions worsen social and environmental vulnerabilities.
Billions allegedly siphoned off flood projects highlight how corruption magnifies climate risks and endangers both lives and the economy.
At the Unlocking capital for sustainability Philippines forum, health experts warned that climate-linked floods are driving deadly outbreaks of dengue and leptospirosis, exposing gaps in urban planning and healthcare preparedness.
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