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Hidden Cost of Hamburgers is Greater than Reported
Posted by Earth Island Journal: Robert Goodland on August 27th, 2012
Earth Island Journal: When the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) recently published a report on the hidden costs of meat, with a video and a transcript of its voice-over, readers and viewers had reason to believe that they could find in it some reliable information.
After all, CIR's report was supported by the Climate Desk, a collaborative effort among a number of media outlets that have worked to improve public awareness of climate change.
Indeed, if the world is to reverse climate change as needed, then...
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Vietnam: Poor urban planning to blame for climate change affects
Posted by VietNamNet Bridge: None Given on August 27th, 2012
VietNamNet Bridge: Dr. Bach Tan Sinh from the Ministry of Science and Technology’s National Institute for Science and Technology Policy and Strategy Studies said that integrating climate change adaptation issues into urban planning remains a pressing issue in Vietnam.
“Many of Hanoi’s lakes have been filled in for real estate projects, which has resulted in flooding after heavy rain. This is due to human interference, it’s not a natural occurrence,” he added.
Over the past 50 years, up to 80% of the capital’s...
Green belt must be safeguarded, say campaigners
Posted by Guardian: Damien Pearse on August 27th, 2012
Guardian: Green belt land may be under threat from plans to build 81,000 new homes, according to the Campaign to Protect Rural England. Proposals to build houses, roads, industrial parks, mines and airport expansions, which are either out for consultation, have been submitted for planning permission or have already been approved, would cover protected land equivalent to a new town larger than Slough, the CPRE claims.
Plans include the expansion of Birmingham airport, proposals for freight terminals near...