Environment
Pak can't afford to risk its future by being ill-prepared for floods: UN
Pakistan must spend millions of dollars on rebuilding areas devastated by the floods to avoid massive loss of life and jobs in future, a top United Nations official has said.
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In DR Congo, a Bridge Proves Key to Lower Food Prices
* The rehabilitation of a dilapidated bridge has led to lower food prices and a significant gain in travel time, boosting business efficiency
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Seafood sustainability recipe needed as increased fish demand collides with failing fisheries
As demand increases, the number of wild caught fisheries that could safely yield more has fallen to its lowest level since the mid-1970s
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Brave new world fuelled by clean economical energy possible and imperative by 2050
Windmill, close-up. Wind Farm at Castilla-La Mancha, Central Spain
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US EPA Offers Proven Solutions to Support Sustainable Community Goals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the formation of Sustainable Communities Building Blocks, a program designed to help interested communities adopt sustainable planning methods. Sustainable planning helps safeguard the environment and spur economic development while also improving Americans’ health. Interested communities are invited to apply to receive technical assistance during a day-long session that will help them achieve their sustainable planning goals. The application period opens on February 3 and ends on February 23, 2011.
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Why Bacon Is A Gateway To Meat For Vegetarians
Bacon is cut from the pig's belly, and is one- to two-thirds fat.
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Departments of Energy and Commerce Announce New Partnership to Further Cooperation on Renewable Energy Modeling and Forecasting
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Atlantic Weather May Be Key Culprit In Fish Decline
During the 1980s, wildlife managers said striped bass like this one were overfished. Now, it appears that a weather pattern known as the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation may have been a contributing factor to the declines.
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