Good news, everyone! In case the Earth is threatened by an asteroid (or a big ball of garbage), the proverbially efficient and effective UN will organize a plan of action:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6370817.stm

Oh, and welcome to the board, PulsarX!

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