SDSN Networks in Action 2020
<p>SDSN’s National and Regional Networks promote the localization and implementation of the SDGs, develop long-term transformation pathways, provide education for sustainable development, and launch
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WHO urges halt to blood tests for TB
The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Wednesday that millions of blood tests conducted every year to diagnose tuberculosis are unreliable and putting patients
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India may soon export N-reactors: US report
India could soon join a select group of countries like the US, China and France which export nuclear reactors, a congressional report has said.
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France condemns Iran nuclear move
Iran has claimed it is installing new high-tech uranium enrichment centrifuges to hasten progress in its nuclear programme, a move that France has condemned as a
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Water curbs spread in France despite June rain
Water restrictions are spreading across France after rain last month proved insufficient to replenish rivers and water tables hit by a spring drought, the environment ministry said on Friday. Curbs on water use have now been introduced in 70 out of 96 administrative departments in mainland France, the most to face such restrictions since a 2003 heatwave that led to the death of 15,000 people.
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France includes nuclear power exit among options
France raised the possibility for the first time of pulling out of nuclear power although its energy minister stressed on Friday that this was just one of many scenarios, not the one favored by the government. Energy Minister Eric Besson announced on radio Europe 1 the launch of a study on Friday on the country's energy mix by 2050, with options including a complete exit from nuclear production
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EU Targets Sustainable Fisheries By 2015: Draft
The European Union's executive will propose plans to rescue the bloc's over-exploited fish stocks next week, with the aim of achieving sustainability by 2015, draft proposals seen by Reuters show. The plan is part of proposals to reform the EU's common fisheries policy, including 615 million euros ($887 million) a year in associated EU subsidies for the sector, which are due to be adopted by th
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Deny ENR tech, lose out on Indian N-reactor market: Rao
New Delhi: Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao has dropped hints that India may not buy nuclear reactors from countries which refuse to sell enrichment and reprocessing (ENR) technology to it.
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France assures India on NSG waiver
New Delhi A day after outgoing US ambassador Timothy J Roemer stressed that Washington was firmly committed to the Nuclear Suppliers Group
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Duet for giants
Energy efficiency and the profitable use of biomass residues are often demonstrated by pulp and paper factories, which are forerunners in this area. A new example is given by Dalkia and Metso, global players