Kew News - Smallest Waterlily Saved From Extinction
Kew’s top propagation ‘code-breaker’, horticulturist Carlos Magdalena, has cracked the enigma of growing a rare species of African waterlily. The 'thermal’ lily (Nymphaea thermarum) is believed to be the smallest waterlily in the world, with pads that can be as little as 1 cm in diameter.
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Campaigning brings HIV drugs to people who need them » Oxfam News Blog
Campaigning brings HIV drugs to people who need them » Oxfam News Blog
An Oxfam-funded radio campaign in Malawi has brought vital drugs closer to the people who need them.
An Oxfam-funded radio campaign in Malawi has brought vital drugs closer to the people who need them.
Sudanese union fights for women’s rights » Oxfam News Blog
Sudanese union fights for women’s rights » Oxfam News Blog
Elizabeth Stevens meets Altoma Abdelrahim, who with an Oxfam partner’s help is fighting for and winning the rights of women market vendors treated unfairly by circumstance and the authorities in Souk El Sha’abe, Khartoum
Elizabeth Stevens meets Altoma Abdelrahim, who with an Oxfam partner’s help is fighting for and winning the rights of women market vendors treated unfairly by circumstance and the authorities in Souk El Sha’abe, Khartoum
Zambia: Taking 375 children to school » Oxfam News Blog
Zambia: Taking 375 children to school » Oxfam News Blog
Janine Woodward visits a school in Zambia that began life as one teacher under a tree and, with Oxfam funds and an Oxfam partner’s help, has grown to support more than 375 children.
Janine Woodward visits a school in Zambia that began life as one teacher under a tree and, with Oxfam funds and an Oxfam partner’s help, has grown to support more than 375 children.
Success: Peru acts to save uncontacted tribes - Survival International
Success: Peru acts to save uncontacted tribes - Survival International
Peru’s authorities have announced that they will work together with Brazil to stop loggers entering isolated Indians’ territory along the two countries’ joint border.
Peru’s authorities have announced that they will work together with Brazil to stop loggers entering isolated Indians’ territory along the two countries’ joint border.
Chevron found guilty of Amazon destruction - Survival International
Chevron found guilty of Amazon destruction - Survival International
In a historic court ruling, US oil company Chevron has been fined $8.6 billion for polluting a huge area of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
In a historic court ruling, US oil company Chevron has been fined $8.6 billion for polluting a huge area of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Botswana Bushmen win right to water
Botswana Bushmen win right to water - Survival International
The Bushmen of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve have won an historic legal case against the Botswana government, confirming their right to use a borehole to get water.
The Bushmen of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve have won an historic legal case against the Botswana government, confirming their right to use a borehole to get water.
Green Machine: Split an engine in two to boost efficiency
Green Machine: Split an engine in two to boost efficiency
"The Tour design splits an engine cylinder into two separate but connected halves - one cold and one hot - connected by a valve.. the technology could increase efficiency by 50 per cent, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by one third."
"The Tour design splits an engine cylinder into two separate but connected halves - one cold and one hot - connected by a valve.. the technology could increase efficiency by 50 per cent, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by one third."
Green Machine: solar street lamp feeds energy to the grid
Green Machine: solar street lamp feeds energy to the grid
A street lamp covered in photovoltaic cells, which can generate more energy from sunlight than it consumes to light the street, is being tested in the UK. And the lamp is already supplying electricity to the National Grid.
A street lamp covered in photovoltaic cells, which can generate more energy from sunlight than it consumes to light the street, is being tested in the UK. And the lamp is already supplying electricity to the National Grid.
Guar: Food, Fodder, Fertilizer & More
Guar: Food, Fodder, Fertilizer & More
In the drought-prone state of Rajasthan in India, farmers struggle to grow nutritious crops. One vegetable, however, that thrives in the region is the indigenous guar or cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), a leguminous crop with a variety of uses.
In the drought-prone state of Rajasthan in India, farmers struggle to grow nutritious crops. One vegetable, however, that thrives in the region is the indigenous guar or cluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), a leguminous crop with a variety of uses.
Solar panels in the Sahara 'could power the whole of Europe' - Times Online
Solar panels in the Sahara 'could power the whole of Europe' - Times Online
All of Europe’s energy needs could be supplied by building an array of solar panels in the Sahara, the climate change conference has been told.
All of Europe’s energy needs could be supplied by building an array of solar panels in the Sahara, the climate change conference has been told.
UK First to Make Green from Green
UK First to Make Green from Green
Energy from the wind will soon be used to make devices that capture the power of the sun, thanks to plans for a modern windmill at a firm in Wales producing the latest generation of solar cells. It will be the first time in the world that green energy is generated to create a product that also makes renewable energy.
Energy from the wind will soon be used to make devices that capture the power of the sun, thanks to plans for a modern windmill at a firm in Wales producing the latest generation of solar cells. It will be the first time in the world that green energy is generated to create a product that also makes renewable energy.
Belize Bans Trawling
Belize Bans Trawling
In a monumental victory for ocean lovers, conservationists and campaigners, the Caribbean nation of Belize has permanently banned all forms of the destructive and controversial fishing practice of bottom-trawling.
In a monumental victory for ocean lovers, conservationists and campaigners, the Caribbean nation of Belize has permanently banned all forms of the destructive and controversial fishing practice of bottom-trawling.
Nourishing the Planet TV: Reducing Wastewater Contamination Starts with a Conversation
Nourishing the Planet TV: Reducing Wastewater Contamination Starts with a Conversation
Nourishing the Planet research intern, Evelyn Drawec discusses how the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is working with urban farmers in Accra, Ghana to identify simple ways to reduce crop contamination from irrigating with wastewater to improve health, diets, and livelihoods.
Nourishing the Planet research intern, Evelyn Drawec discusses how the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is working with urban farmers in Accra, Ghana to identify simple ways to reduce crop contamination from irrigating with wastewater to improve health, diets, and livelihoods.
New Report Showcases Agricultural Innovations
New Report Showcases Agricultural Innovations
Drawing from the world's leading agricultural experts and from hundreds of innovations that are already working on the ground, State of the World 2011 aims to help the funding and development community reverse this trend.
Drawing from the world's leading agricultural experts and from hundreds of innovations that are already working on the ground, State of the World 2011 aims to help the funding and development community reverse this trend.
Young people want renewable energy, says report
Young people want renewable energy, says report
A new report on UK energy policy, written by 16-25 year-olds, is calling for the rapid uptake of renewable energy and for greater youth consultation on energy and climate policy
A new report on UK energy policy, written by 16-25 year-olds, is calling for the rapid uptake of renewable energy and for greater youth consultation on energy and climate policy
LEDs Light up Tanzania's Homes
Positive News- LEDs Light up Tanzania's Homes
Illumination, a company selling solar LED lamps, are on a mission to replace the paraffin lanterns in Tanzania's 1.5 million homes. If they reach their goal, it could reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions by around 800,000 tonnes.
Illumination, a company selling solar LED lamps, are on a mission to replace the paraffin lanterns in Tanzania's 1.5 million homes. If they reach their goal, it could reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions by around 800,000 tonnes.
Cornwall's Solar Plant is UK's First
Environment - Cornwall's Solar Plant is UK's First
Planning permission has been given for the UK's first solar power station. Energy company 35 Degrees was given approval for a 1.55MW solar park, situated across more than seven acres at the site of the former Wheal Jane tin mine, near Truro.
Planning permission has been given for the UK's first solar power station. Energy company 35 Degrees was given approval for a 1.55MW solar park, situated across more than seven acres at the site of the former Wheal Jane tin mine, near Truro.
Avaaz - People Power in Brazil and Italy
Success stories from the Avaaz movement worldwide
People Power in Brazil and Italy - “I have never been as proud of the Brazilian people as I am today! Congratulations to all that have signed. Today I feel like an actual citizen with political power.”
People Power in Brazil and Italy - “I have never been as proud of the Brazilian people as I am today! Congratulations to all that have signed. Today I feel like an actual citizen with political power.”
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Technology and protest: A town crier in the global village | The Economist
Avaaz - A cross-border fraternity that strives to be seen, heard and heeded
NEARLY four years ago, a web-based political movement set itself the modest task of “closing the gap between the world we have and world most people everywhere want”.
NEARLY four years ago, a web-based political movement set itself the modest task of “closing the gap between the world we have and world most people everywhere want”.
Defenders in Action: New Law Protects Parrots in Mexico - Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders in Action: New Law Protects Parrots in Mexico - Defenders of Wildlife
In a victory for the wild parrots of Mexico, President Felipe Calderon Hinojosa in October signed into law a bill that bans the capture and export of Mexican wild parrots.
In a victory for the wild parrots of Mexico, President Felipe Calderon Hinojosa in October signed into law a bill that bans the capture and export of Mexican wild parrots.
Endangered Mexican gray wolf population grows for first time in four years - Defenders of Wildlife
Endangered Mexican gray wolf population grows for first time in four years - Defenders of Wildlife
The number of endangered Mexican gray wolves in Arizona and New Mexico has grown for the first time in four years, federal wildlife officials announced.
The number of endangered Mexican gray wolves in Arizona and New Mexico has grown for the first time in four years, federal wildlife officials announced.
Coal Plant Shutdown a Long-Awaited Step in the Right Direction
Coal Plant Shutdown a Long-Awaited Step in the Right Direction
It is a step towards victory for Massachusetts—a top official at Dominion Energy publicly announced the Salem power plant is expected to shut down in the next 5 years.
It is a step towards victory for Massachusetts—a top official at Dominion Energy publicly announced the Salem power plant is expected to shut down in the next 5 years.
Update on deforestation and palm oil
Nestle Update on deforestation and palm oil
"With regards to our pledge to achieve sustainable palm oil by 2015, we are making progress on certified palm oil and palm oil certificates even more rapidly, with 20 per cent of our purchases covered in 2010, and we expect to reach 50% by the end of 2011."
"With regards to our pledge to achieve sustainable palm oil by 2015, we are making progress on certified palm oil and palm oil certificates even more rapidly, with 20 per cent of our purchases covered in 2010, and we expect to reach 50% by the end of 2011."
Oilgae Report - Algae Fuel Report, Algae Oil, Energy - Market, Data, Business
Oilgae Report - Algae Fuel Report, Algae Oil, Energy - Market, Data, Business
Algae are the fuel source of the immediate future. Little talked about in the media, research is going on apace and more and more companies are investing in it.
Algae are the fuel source of the immediate future. Little talked about in the media, research is going on apace and more and more companies are investing in it.
Menie Masterplan Must Be Revised To Protect Residents | Tripping Up Trump
Menie Masterplan Must Be Revised To Protect Residents | Tripping Up Trump
Residents at Menie who have spent years under threat of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) for their homes have breathed a sigh of relief with news of a statement from Donald Trump that his organisation will not ask Aberdeenshire Council to use their powers to purchase the land [for a golf course].
Residents at Menie who have spent years under threat of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) for their homes have breathed a sigh of relief with news of a statement from Donald Trump that his organisation will not ask Aberdeenshire Council to use their powers to purchase the land [for a golf course].
BBC News - Sale of forests in England scrapped
BBC News - Sale of forests in England scrapped
Controversial plans to sell off thousands of acres of public woodland in England are to be scrapped.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman told MPs "I am sorry, we got this one wrong".
Controversial plans to sell off thousands of acres of public woodland in England are to be scrapped.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman told MPs "I am sorry, we got this one wrong".
Lincolnshire's US-style 'mega' dairy farm on hold as plans are withdrawn | Environment | The Guardian
Lincolnshire's US-style 'mega' dairy farm on hold as plans are withdrawn | Environment | The Guardian
Controversial plans to build a huge, US-style "mega" dairy farm in Lincolnshire, housing thousands of cows and compared by critics to a battery chicken farm, have been withdrawn.
Controversial plans to build a huge, US-style "mega" dairy farm in Lincolnshire, housing thousands of cows and compared by critics to a battery chicken farm, have been withdrawn.
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