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Scientists find biofuel-making fungus
17/11/2008
A fungus found in a Patagonian rainforest could provide an alternative source of biofuel, according to new research.
17/11/2008
A fungus found in a Patagonian rainforest could provide an alternative source of biofuel, according to new research.
UN calls for more integrated approach to manage rapid urban growth in Asia
12/11/2008
UN calls for more integrated approach to manage rapid urban growth in Asia
12/11/2008
UN calls for more integrated approach to manage rapid urban growth in Asia
Argentina: $50 million for green energy in rural areas
11/11/2008
The World Bank approved today US$50 million to support the Renewable Energy in the Rural Market Project (PERMER), an innovative program providing clean energy to rural communities in Argentina.
11/11/2008
The World Bank approved today US$50 million to support the Renewable Energy in the Rural Market Project (PERMER), an innovative program providing clean energy to rural communities in Argentina.
New Forum to Help Develop Gender and Poverty Sensitive Energy Policies in Asia Pacific Region
06/11/2008
Efforts to develop gender and poverty sensitive energy policies in Asia and the Pacific received a boost today when experts and policy makers joined together to create a regional forum to help provide women and the poor with reliable access to energy.
06/11/2008
Efforts to develop gender and poverty sensitive energy policies in Asia and the Pacific received a boost today when experts and policy makers joined together to create a regional forum to help provide women and the poor with reliable access to energy.
Financial crisis no excuse for ignoring climate change
04/11/2008
The financial crisis must not become an excuse for not properly dealing with the climate change.
04/11/2008
The financial crisis must not become an excuse for not properly dealing with the climate change.
Mobile telephone service means health care for all
31/10/2008
Mobile telephone service means health care for all
31/10/2008
Mobile telephone service means health care for all
Bangladesh: Meeting Energy Demand is Key to Growth
30/10/2008
While Bangladesh has posted robust economic growth averaging over 6 percent the past five years, poor infrastructure — especially unreliable power supply — remains a significant constraint on growth.
30/10/2008
While Bangladesh has posted robust economic growth averaging over 6 percent the past five years, poor infrastructure — especially unreliable power supply — remains a significant constraint on growth.
India's humble rickshaw goes solar
27/10/2008
INDIA'S SOLAR RICKSHAWS: AN ANSWER TO POLLUTION & PARKING
27/10/2008
INDIA'S SOLAR RICKSHAWS: AN ANSWER TO POLLUTION & PARKING
Weak flood defences 'risking lives'
14/10/2008
Recent flood events in Nepal, India and Bangladesh that displaced millions have stoked fears that defences along rivers in the region may not withstand climate change-induced floods, and could result in bigger catastrophes.
14/10/2008
Recent flood events in Nepal, India and Bangladesh that displaced millions have stoked fears that defences along rivers in the region may not withstand climate change-induced floods, and could result in bigger catastrophes.
New institute to assess mobile banking in developing world
10/10/2008
A new institute to look into the impact of mobile banking and payment systems in the developing world is being set up at the US-based University of California Irvine's School of Social Sciences.
10/10/2008
A new institute to look into the impact of mobile banking and payment systems in the developing world is being set up at the US-based University of California Irvine's School of Social Sciences.
