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Diamonds Displace Bushmen
The Bushmen of the Kalahari face eviction after the discovery of diamonds under their land.
Study Finds Irreversible Damage To Planet
Researchers from 95 nations participating in a 4-year study conclude that humans are inflicting irreversible damage to environment and degrading the earth's ability to sustain future generations.
Senate Votes For Alaskan Wildlife Refuge Drilling
The U.S. Senates voted in favor of allowing oil drilling in Alaska's wildlife refuge
You Say Tomato, I Say Hidden Costs Of Transportation
Locally grown food is greener than organic alternatives, according to a British study.
Prince Charles Blasts UK Planners
Prince Charles launches an attack on the 'cavalier attitude' of Britain's architects and planners.
Driving A Mini In An SUV World
An American driver of the popular 'Mini' car relates how it feels to drive next to mamoth SUVs
Global Warming's Impact On World's Water
U.S. scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography present "compelling evidence" of global warming.
Megapolis Launches Major Demolition Initiative
In Mumbai, India, slums are being demolished without planning for alternative housing.
New Study Predicts Global Warming Twice As Bad
A study by Oxford University published in the journal Nature -- one of the largest climate prediction projects ever run -- predicts that global temperature increases could be higher than previous studies suggested.
Global Warming, Global Dimming
Scientists have concluded that the amount of sunlight reaching the earth's surface has been declining. Paradoxically, this could mean worsen the impact of global warming.
U.S.: Kyoto Treaty Based On 'Bad Science'
The United States rules out re-joining the Kyoto Treaty.
North Africa's Largest Urban Green Space
Bold project transforms a historic but decaying neighborhood in Cairo, Egypt, into an impressive urban park.
Tolkien's House Designated A Landmark
Despite not having any special architectural features, the home of the famous author is given protected status.
Troubled Future For London's Tall Buildings?
The latest tall building completed in London is still only half full - how will other proposals coming forward fare?
Kyoto Protocol Start Date Finalized
The international treaty will become official on February 16, 2005.
The UK's First Business Improvement District
After more than a decade of study, the first Business Improvement District is approved in the United Kingdom; safety, environment, promotion and transport are priorities.
Atlantis Located Claim Researchers
American research team claims to have found the site of the lost city of Atlantis described by Plato over 2000 years ago.
Student Boom Challenges UK Cities
Some of Britain's largest cities are being transformed by a increase in the student population.
Russia Approves Kyoto Treaty
Environmentalists applaud Russian parliament's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol as a "huge step forward."
World's Most Competitive Countries
Finland leads the list of the World Economic Forum's most competitive economy in the world. The U.S. is number two.
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