World News in Brief: Sand and dust storm scourge, Mali humanitarian update, moving education online

Published on July 12, 2024

Dust levels worldwide decreased slightly in 2023 the UN’s weather and climate agency said on Friday, but they are still well above the long-term average in the worst-hit areas.

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Biden administration proposes first ever rules to protect workers from heat waves

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