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Glaciers In Kilimanjaro, Yellowstone 'Condemned To Disappear' By 2050, UNESCO Warns
"These glaciers have been retreating at an accelerated rate since 2000 due to CO2 emissions, which are warming temperatures", UNESCO said. "These glaciers have been retreating at an accelerated rate since 2000 due to CO2 emissions, which are warming temperatures", UNESCO said. -
It Turns Out We've Been Calling Machu Picchu The Wrong Name For More Than A Century
Incas call the popular archaeological site a different name. Incas call the popular archaeological site a different name. -
All-Female Engineering Students From Philippines Win In UNESCO Hackathon
Philippines' all-female trio defeat 125 student teams from 23 nations around the world. Philippines' all-female trio defeat 125 student teams from 23 nations around the world. -
New Cultural, Natural Sites Added To UNESCO's World Heritage List
UNESCO removed a site because of "irreversible loss of attributes conveying the outstanding universal value of the property." UNESCO removed a site because of "irreversible loss of attributes conveying the outstanding universal value of the property." -
UNESCO Strips Liverpool Of World Heritage Status
The decision was met with disappointment by Liverpool's city leaders. The decision was met with disappointment by Liverpool's city leaders. -
Fury In Australia As UNESCO Moves To Downgrade Great Barrier Reef As 'In Danger'
UNESCO released a draft report on Monday recommending the reef's World Heritage status be downgraded because of its dramatic coral decline. UNESCO released a draft report on Monday recommending the reef's World Heritage status be downgraded because of its dramatic coral decline. -
3 Places That Impress UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritages
China will put more funds to protect its cultural heritage after getting 38 nominations from UNESCO. China will put more funds to protect its cultural heritage after getting 38 nominations from UNESCO. -
Grounded Hong Kong Ship In Solomon Islands Continues To Threaten World Heritage Marine Sanctuary
A grounded vessel operated by a Hong Kong-based firm has reportedly spilled more than 75 tons of heavy fuel oil onto a UNESCO world heritage marine sanctuary in the Solomon Islands. A grounded vessel operated by a Hong Kong-based firm has reportedly spilled more than 75 tons of heavy fuel oil onto a UNESCO world heritage marine sanctuary in the Solomon Islands. -
Airbnb Cancels Sleepover In Great Wall Of China
Airbnb announced that it cancelled the ‘Night At The Great Wall’ contest due to criticism the contest has received. People were deeply concerned that the event will ruin the Great Wall’s historical values. Airbnb announced that it cancelled the ‘Night At The Great Wall’ contest due to criticism the contest has received. People were deeply concerned that the event will ruin the Great Wall’s historical values.