NWN 514

NWN 514 for Sunday 10 February 2008

In today’s news:

• United Nations World Food Program will provide food assistance to 1,600,000 Myanmar people.
• In environmental news, a recyclable hotel is to be built in the United Kingdom.
• In technology news, Japan and the United States join together to produce a zero electrical resistance power cable.
• In humanitarian news, South Korean citizen, Mr. Cho Myung Cheol, has spent 14 years helping Aulacese (Vietnamese) children.
• In animal welfare news, the Rwandan government joins with two USA organizations to protect Rwandan forests and the great ape.

1. FN…Celebrating a green Lunar New Year in Formosa (Taiwan).
2. FN…New US Army's doctrine elevates stability and civil support.
3. FN…Public meetings can resume again in a more stable Kenya.
4. FN…Sea route between China and Formosa (Taiwan) opened for Lunar New Year.
5. FN…Russia to cancel Iraqi debt.
6. FN…Bahrain grants amnesty for 60,000 workers.
7. FN…Plane passengers all safe.
8. FN…India prepares visa on arrival system for travelers from 18 countries.
9. FN…Fourteen-year-old hailed as hero for ice rescue.
10. FN…Newseum to open in the US.
11. TIME TO ACT…Hybrid buses save energy and money too.
12. TIME TO ACT…Power outages mean it’s time to switch to cleaner fuels.
13. TIME TO ACT…Converting forest lands for biofuel may be more harmful to the environment.
14. TIME TO ACT…EA Logistics launches an Eco-friendly shipping program.
15. TIME TO ACT…British government aims to improve water conservation.
16. TIME TO ACT…China experiences significant growth in wind power production.
17. TIME TO ACT…Software solutions lead to rise in Green Data Centers.
18. TIME TO ACT…Office Depot builds first green store in Austin, Texas.
19. TIME TO ACT…Canadian city of Ottawa provides funding for non-profit environmental initiatives.
20. TIME TO ACT…Airline works on potentially green fuel.
21. TIME TO ACT…Greenhouse gas emission fees proposed in California.
22. TIME TO ACT…Canadian government spends almost CA$200,000 on environmental farm practices.
23. TIME TO ACT…Delhi takes measures to improve air quality.
24. TIME TO ACT…United Nations Secretary General speaks to students on climate change.
25. TIME TO ACT…Agricultural and coastal areas bear the brunt of global warming.
26. TIME TO ACT…Nepal and Norway unite against global warming.
27. TIME TO ACT…The Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) files a petition with US Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the Pacific walrus.
28. TIME TO ACT…India and Pakistan work together to protect the environment.

29. TIME TO ACT…Pennsylvania shopping mall plants a 2.3 acre green roof with soil and drought-resistant plants.
30. TIME TO ACT…Eco-fashion clothing designed from sustainable and organic materials, makes way into catwalks in capital cities.
31. TIME TO ACT…UK donates US$164.7 million to developing countries to mitigate the effects of climate change, encourage green initiatives, and foster better quality of life.
32. TIME TO ACT…US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama vows to actively assist everyone, from businesses to the US government, in going green.
33. TIME TO ACT…Mexico plans to build at least 30,000 energy-efficient homes by 2011.
34. TIME TO ACT…During Group of Seven meeting, Japan and US finance leaders openly discuss views on the global economy and climate change.