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Bangladesh: Brahmaputra River Is Threatened

Posted by Rezwan on 18/11/2009

RealTime Bangladesh blog reports that a dam in Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) in China will divert 200 billion cubic meters of waters to the Yellow River. This will spell disaster for the Tibetan plateau and the lower riparian countries, Indias North East and Bangladesh as Brahmaputra river and its b ...

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Egypt: Nidal Hassan - Psychiatrist or Psychotic?

Posted by Marwa Rakha on 14/11/2009

Major Nidal Hassan is a US military psychiatrist of Arab origins who went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood in Texas, killing 13 soldiers. He is now facing the charges of premeditated murder. "Psychiatrist or Psychotic?" ask Egyptian bloggers.

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Carbon Trading Could Trigger a ‘Sub-prime Style’ Economic Crash

Posted by Environmental Leader on 06/11/2009

Plans to expand carbon markets at UN climate talks this December could trigger a second ’sub-prime’ style financial collapse and fail to protect the world from a global warming catastrophe, according to a report from Friends of the Earth.The trade in carbon permits and credits, primar ...

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Philippines: Dita Tree saved 36 lives during floods

Posted by Mong Palatino on 05/11/2009

A 40-feet Dita Tree in Metro Manila became a literal Tree of Life when it was used as a refuge by residents who were trapped in their homes during a recent flooding and storm disaster. Lesson: Dont cut trees.

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Timor Sea Drilling Spill

Posted by Mong Palatino on 04/11/2009

Return to Rai Ketak appeals to media, bloggers and government officials of Indonesia and East Timor to monitor and discuss the Timor Sea Drilling Spill.

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