Thursday, 19 November 2009
Japan's hi-tech bid to boost food
Japan is only growing 40% of its food needs, leaving it dependent on imports. In an effort to combat the problem, a Japanese company is experimenting with a "hi-tech" approach to farming.
BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Japan's hi-tech bid to boost food
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Brazil celebrates 45% reduction in Amazon deforestation | Environment | The Guardian
The Brazilian government yesterday announced a "historic" drop in the deforestation of the Amazon, weeks before world leaders meet in Copenhagen for climate change talks.
Brazilian authorities said that between August 2008 and July this year, deforestation in the world's largest tropical rainforest fell by the largest amount in more than 20 years, dropping by 45% from nearly 13,000 square kilometres to around 7,000 square kilometres (5,000 square miles to 2,700 square miles).
Brazil celebrates 45% reduction in Amazon deforestation | Environment | The Guardian
Green belt threat to 27 towns and cities revealed - Telegraph
An analysis by The Sunday Telegraph has identified twenty-seven towns and cities which have been chosen by Whitehall planners as locations where parts of the Green Belt should be reviewed or sacrificed to make way for a massive programme of house building.
Green belt threat to 27 towns and cities revealed - Telegraph
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BBC NEWS | World | Africa | China's chequebook draws African nations
China sees vast opportunity in Africa. Since 2001 total trade has grown tenfold - last year it stood at $107bn (£63.7bn).Add to that the significant sums of financial aid and direct investment that are on offer and you can see why the representatives of the 50 African states who have travelled to the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh are extremely keen to hear what China has to say.
BBC NEWS | World | Africa | China's chequebook draws African nations
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Oxfam presents interactive documentary on impact of climate change in Bangladesh
Oxfam launches landmark online interactive documentary that captures the shocking moment when cyclone Aila swept over Bangladesh in May, killing hundreds and causing chaos and devastation for the community. Featuring extraordinary footage of the cyclone's trail of destruction, the e-documentary allows the audience to chose its own journey through lives of the Gabura villagers, illustrating the harsh reality of climate change on some of the world's poorest people. Just click on the Take action button at the end of the introductory film
Read Barbara Stocking's blog about the Gabura interactive
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
How did Greggs conquer the High Street?
While others have floundered in the recession, Greggs the baker has seen its fortunes rise and rise. Now it's planning to open another 600 stores.
BBC NEWS | Magazine | How did Greggs conquer the High Street?
