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
France
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Pregnant possibilities
In museum-rich Paris, the Dapper Museum is amongst the least spectacular. It has an unremarkable fa
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Pint-size dams compete with wind and solar power
PARIS: Updating the waterwheel to generate electricity and compete with solar and wind
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Ad lib
People in France might soon get to watch television without being bothered by pesky ads. The French Parliament has passed a law to impose new taxes on telecommunication companies and private broadcasters to finance an advertising ban on prime time television. It has also increased the television licence fee. On February 4, senators in the National Assembly voted 177 to 159 in favour of
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European disarray on transgenic crops
Forthcoming decisions set to bring disagreements to a head.
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Amount of globally grown GM crops rises by nearly 10%
Genetically modified crops are continuing to spread across the world, according to the leading annual survey of GM in agriculture, published yesterday.
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France plans to double its trade with India
France plans to double its trade with India to 12 billion euros this year.
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Eat your oranges
Multipurpose vitamin C also fights arsenic FROM common cold to cancer, the role of vitamin C in combating diseases has long been hailed. Recent research has shown that it can also alleviate arsenic-induced toxic effects. People living in high-risk arsenic contaminated areas can now use the cheap and easily available vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) as a dietary supplement.
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How green is my wallet? organic food growth slows
Date: 29-Jan-09 Country: UK/US Author: Nigel Hunt and Brad Dorfman LONDON/CHICAGO - As recession drives consumers to cut costs, their commitment to organic food has been tested with sales growth slowing -- but so far, sales are not falling. How green are our wallets?
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India to get uranium from France soon
Will end country
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Ocean study draws ire
A German research ship laden with 20 tonnes of iron sulphate has whipped up a storm of protest as it sails towards the Antarctic, where it intends to dump its cargo into the ocean late this week.