Saturday 13 March 2010

Google - public data

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Google - public data

Deals can be good news when not made behind closed doors | Environment | The Observer

 

image Land is life for millions of people across the developing world, central to their livelihoods, culture and identity. But there is growing concern that people's connection to their land is being undermined, and especially in Africa, where land is cheapest and where people's rights to land are weakest.Arab, east Asian, European, American and Indian investors are all leasing more and more large tracts of farmland in Africa, which some commentators have dubbed "land grabs" and say herald a new colonialism. However, blanket statements are misleading. Agricultural investments could be good news for Africa, bringing jobs, capital, know-how, access to markets and infrastructure – but only if they are done right.

Deals can be good news when not made behind closed doors | Environment | The Observer

The beauty of wind power

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In pictures: The beauty of wind power | Environment | guardian.co.uk