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Dambisa Moyo: 'The world will be drawn into a war for resources'

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Decca Aitkenhead
Dambisa Moyo: 'The world will be drawn into a war for resources'
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The controversial writer and economist on why she believes the economic rise of China, combined with the west's complacency, leaves us facing a future of terrifying global instability

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Higher CO2 Levels in Atmosphere May Speed Soil Emissions

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Nathanael Massey
Higher CO2 Levels in Atmosphere May Speed Soil Emissions
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Forests may not help mitigate carbon dioxide pollution thanks to an uptick in CO2 emissions from decomposition

 

As higher levels of carbon dioxide permeate the Earth's atmosphere, scientists have long counted on forests -- which, as individual trees, grow larger in carbon-rich environments -- to soak up some of the excess.

But after nearly a decade and a half of observing forest ecosystems in controlled settings, scientists now see evidence that elevating carbon levels may cause forests to release as much extra carbon as they absorb.

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How to Make Global Fisheries Worth Five Times More

How to Make Global Fisheries Worth Five Times More
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ScienceDaily (July 13, 2012) — Rebuilding global fisheries would make them five times more valuable while improving ecology, according to a new University of British Columbia study, published July 13 in the online journal PLoS ONE.

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Taking the Ick Factor Out of Recycled Water

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KATE GALBRAITH
Taking the Ick Factor Out of Recycled Water
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AUSTIN, TEXAS — Cleaned-up sewage is nobody’s first choice for drinking water.

But some parts of the world may not have much choice, especially if they have large or growing populations and limited fresh water. Parched communities from Singapore to the United States are coming to terms with the “toilet to tap” idea, aided by educational campaigns and careful marketing. (Do not call it “toilet to tap,” for starters.)

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PSI

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http://vimeo.com/user6551614

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PSI

Organizations like PSI help promote these migration issues and they protect those who are struggling. They are emphasizing promotions for women health workers rights and campaigns for ethical recruitments.

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Migration Health Promotion

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http://www.migranthealth.org/

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Migration Health Promotion

This organization helps improve living conditions of border communities, They “provide the inspiration, direction and vision necessary to build stronger, healthier communities — from within.”

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Global Partnership for Development

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http://www.ilo.org/global/topics/millennium-development-goals/lang--en/index.htm

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Global Partnership for Development

This helps raise awareness and further develop an open, rule-based, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system This could bring together mutual migration laws which is needed because issues like 'human trafficking feeds on poverty and creates greater restrictions to legal immigration.' Better border control like a well-paced migration from poorer to richer countries; example: Germany: special visa for IT workers.

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