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March 2007
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27.03.2007
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More than 5.5 million people are short of drinking water because of an acute drought and unusually warm temperatures in Sichuan province.
Image: Parched land in Sichuan
Related topics/regions: [China] [Climate change] |
23.03.2007
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 23 (OneWorld) - Holding scores of rallies and sit-ins around world, environmental and community groups Thursday made fresh calls for drastic actions to protect the world's rivers and other water resources from the devastating impact of global warming, pollution, and toxic waste.
more...From: OneWorld US Related topics/regions: [Activism] [Governance] Image: World Water Day march in Harare, Zimbabwe; March 22, 2007. © Martin Ager/UN-Water
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22.03.2007
NAIROBI, Mar 22 (IPS) - Kenya's capital, Nairobi, takes its name from a Maasai word meaning "place of cool waters". In parts of the city, however, this term is less descriptive than ironic -- as demand for water is outstripping supply.
more...From: Inter Press Service (IPS) Related topics/regions: [Africa] [East Africa] [Development] [Cities] [Health] [MDGs] |
19.03.2007
After more than four years of sitting on the fence on the issue of pesticide residues in carbonated soft drinks, the government has finally taken a stand. But will it follow through on its promise to put in place mandatory food safety norms?
more...Related topics/regions: [Development] [Children] [Human rights] [MDGs] Image: Boicottaggio della Coca Cola - da Reboc
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