Rio Summit: The world in figures
Following is a snapshot of the world ahead of the UN's June 20-22 Rio Summit on sustainable development.
Environment
Jun 11, 2012
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Video conferencing steps out of the office
Video conferences have largely been confined to offices. Not anymore. New technologies developed by Polycom and other video-conference vendors let employees use smartphones and tablet devices join in no matter where they ...
Software
Jun 8, 2012
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UN climate watchdog backs new greenhouse gas protocol
A UN climate science task force urged on Thursday the adoption of new measures aimed at providing the broadest and most accurate snapshot of carbon emissions ahead of Rio+20.
Environment
Jun 8, 2012
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A vision to help: Engineering students design bare-bones microscope for clinics in developing world
(Phys.org) -- Students at the Jacobs School of Engineering are working to develop a cheaper, lighter, multi-function microscope that could be used in clinics in developing countries. Their prototype will be flown to Mozambique ...
Engineering
Jun 6, 2012
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China hits back at claims it is blocking climate talks
China hit back Thursday at claims it was holding up global climate talks in Germany, saying the United States, Europe and other rich states were the ones applying the brakes.
Environment
May 24, 2012
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Taking credit: When Thailand’s government started offering microfinance loans to villagers, did anyone benefit?
Microfinance seems like a boost for entrepreneurs in developing countries: Give them little loans, and people can make their small businesses a bit larger. Starting in 2001, the government of Thailand used this idea as ...
Economics & Business
May 10, 2012
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For ASU student group, good bikes do grow on trees
(Phys.org) -- Imagine being unable to attend work or school, simply because mobility and rugged terrain prohibits you from leaving your front door. A student group, BooGood Bicycles, is seeking to find an end this problem ...
Engineering
May 8, 2012
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Clean drinking water for everyone
Nearly 80 percent of disease in developing countries is linked to bad water and sanitation. Now a scientist at Michigan Technological University has developed a simple, cheap way to make water safe to drink, even if it’s ...
Environment
May 1, 2012
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Researchers let loo-se on unique project
University of Manchester researchers are beginning work on a prototype device for harvesting energy and clean drinking water from human waste.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 17, 2012
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In Cambodia, any preschool found better than none
We know that children who attend formal preschool programs in industrialized nations benefit in many ways. But what about the impact of similar programs in developing countries? A new longitudinal study carried out in Cambodia ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2012
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