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Thursday, July
15, 2010
The environment remains a second-tier matter in
Latin America and the Caribbean despite being interwoven with persistent poverty
and stalled economic development in the region, according to a new report from
the United Nations Environment Programme.
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Thursday, July
15, 2010
Heavy reliance on petroleum imports, the need for
electricity in rural areas, and the ongoing effort towards sustainable
development have focussed Central America's attention on renewable energy. But
that doesn't mean there isn't opposition
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Thursday, July
15, 2010
A comprehensive report, released Thursday by
Chatham House, finds that production of illegal timber worldwide has declined by
22 percent since 2002, a trend that is benefiting both communities dependent on
tropical forests and the global climate.
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Thursday, July
15, 2010
Gazing out at the lush greenery that surrounds
the village of Salaita in northern India, a smile of satisfaction appears on
retired army general A.P.S. Chauhan's face.
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Wednesday, July
14, 2010
The World Bank's Board of Directors said studies
for a potential mining project in Indonesia could move forward Tuesday but civil
society groups, citing studies that have already been done, condemned the
decision
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Wednesday, July
14, 2010
Despite the creation of a High-Level Advisory
Group on Climate Change Financing (AGF), a group of hard-hit Pacific islands is
expressing doubt that aid will be delivered in a timely manner.
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Wednesday, July
14, 2010
'People used to mock me, saying that I am
competing with dogs for bones, but these taunts do not deter me,' says
Sibongile Mararike with no sign of rancour. |
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