A 10 per cent chance of saving civilisation?
Do you agree that preventing civilisational collapse has a chance of success somewhere between 1 and 10 per cent?
from Worldwatch Institute on Mar 10, 2014.
Poverty goals again at risk from failure to prioritise women and girls
A fundamental flaw in the MDGs will be repeated if the UN again fails to prioritise women and girls, or sexual and reproductive health, warns a population NGO.
from IPPF on Mar 11, 2014.
Large dams are uneconomic, says new study
The typical cost overruns of large dams are so big that these projects don't make economic sense, according to a study by Oxford researchers.
from International Rivers on Mar 11, 2014.
Mars commitment to No Deforestation puts P&G on the spot
Mars committed to remove deforestation from all of its products by the end of 2015, a move that places pressure on companies such as Procter & Gamble to set an equally [...]
from Greenpeace on Mar 11, 2014.
Number of children hit by Syria conflict doubles in a year
More than twice as many children are affected by the Syrian conflict than 12 months ago, says a new report.
from UNICEF on Mar 11, 2014.
It’s not 1914 all over again: Asia is preparing to avoid war
A century ago Europe stumbled into an unexpected and devastating war and some think Asia is facing a comparable situation...
from The Conversation on Mar 11, 2014.
Katanga's ICC conviction is one small step towards justice
The ICC's war crimes conviction of Congolese militia leader Germain Katanga will deal a blow to impunity in the region and signal another small step on the long road to justice.
from Think Africa Press on Mar 10, 2014.
Gearing up for the biggest election on Earth
Ahead of India's election, the country's leading science and environment magazine assess the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance's flagship programmes and welfare schemes.
from Down to Earth on Mar 9, 2014.
