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Farmers tackle pests with colas
By Alok Prakash Putul in Raipur The drink is mixed with water and sprayed on to the crops For farmers in the eastern Indian state of Chhattisgarh it is cheaper than pesticides and gets the job done just as well. The product? Pepsi or Coca-Cola. Agricultural scientists give them some backing – they say the…
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जलवायु परिवर्तन र रित्तो दोहा सम्मेलन
दीपेश चापागाईं जलवायु परिवर्तनसम्बन्धी संयुक्त राष्ट्रसङ्घीय खाका महासन्धिका पक्ष राष्ट्रहरूको १८ औँ सम्मेलन (कोप १८) हालै कतारको राजधानी दोहामा सम्पन्न भएको छ । तर हरितगृह ग्याँस उत्सर्जनको न्युनिकरण, विकासोन्मुख राष्ट्रहरुलाई जलवायु परिवर्तनसँग जुझ्न -विशेष गरि अनुकुलन र न्युन कार्बन विकास) का लागि आर्थिक र प्राविधिक सहयोग, जलवायु परिवर्तनले गर्ने हानीको क्षतिपुर्ति जस्ता विषयहरुमा ठोस निर्णयहरु…
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Key points of the Doha deal
Key points of the climate package deal, dubbed the Doha Climate Gateway, include an extension of the Kyoto Protocol. After two weeks of talks, delegates at the UN climate talks in Qatar have reached an agreement. These are the key points of the climate package deal, dubbed the Doha Climate Gateway: Kyoto Protocol The Kyoto pact…
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Find ways to change your world!
Do you want to learn more about development issues and how they impact the world? Are you ready to get involved? The following organizations can help you find information on how to volunteer or meet others who share a passion for making the world a better place: Be in the Know WHO United Nations YouthNet…
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2012 GLOBAL HUNGER INDEX: Is there enough planet for all of us?
2012 GHI Summary “An alternative vision is possible, of inclusive and sustainable growth that provides livelihoods for all, preserves the environment and is sustainable over time.” –European Report on Development, 2012. The Concept of GHI High levels of hunger are generally found in those countries and regions where access and property rights to land, water…
