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Sydney Morning Herald Mon 28 Nov 2011 A quarter of world's farmlands highly degraded, says UN The United Nations has completed the first-ever global assessment of the state of the planet's land resources, finding in a report today that a quarter of all farmland is highly degraded and warning... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Climate Farmland Photos UN Wikipedia: Agricultural land |
The Examiner Mon 28 Nov 2011 Butterfly Gardens Part 3 of 3 Part 1 – top seven tips for successfully setting up a butterfly garden Part 2 – lists of flowers, vegetables, shrubs and vines as recommended plant ings (links available below) Now in Part... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Garden Insect Photos Vegetables Wikipedia: Butterfly |
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The Observer Sun 27 Nov 2011 UK secretly helping Canada push its oil sands project Tar sands excavation mine in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The European proposal would designate fuel from such a source as producing 22% more greenhouse gas emissions than... (photo: AP / Gerald Herbert) Alberta Canada Fuel Mining Photos Wikipedia: Oil sands |
Deccan Herald Sun 27 Nov 2011 30 IPS officers quit jobs in 2008-10 New Delhi, Nov 27, (PTI): Sunday, November 27, 2011 --> Contrary to popular perception that Indian Police Service (IPS) is an elite all-India service, 30 officers of the... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) Delhi India Photos Police Wikipedia: Indian Police Service |
The Independent Sun 27 Nov 2011 Rich nations accused of climate-change 'bullying' With international climate change negotiations beginning in South Africa tomorrow, a report by the World Development Movement reveals that threats and bribery are often... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) Africa Climate Environment Photos Wikipedia: Climate change |
The Observer Sun 27 Nov 2011 Mars Curiosity rover launch marks boldest ever interplanetary mission The Mars Curiosity rover takes off from Cape Canaveral on an Atlas V rocket. Photograph: Rex Features Nasa has launched its Mars Curiosity rover on a journey of eight and... (photo: NASA / Bill White) Photos Science Space US Wikipedia: Exploration of Mars |
The Daily Telegraph Australia Sat 26 Nov 2011 Asian odyssey in Malaysia NOT only does Malaysia offer a range of enchanting cultural experiences but for those who like nature, sport, indulgences and wilderness escapes, the country has many... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini) Asia Culture Malaysia Nature Photos Wikipedia: Taman Negara |
Cincinnati Sat 26 Nov 2011 Holiday home decor emphasizes the natural Theres nothing quite like d winter walk through snowy woods. This holiday season, trend watchers are encouraging us to bring some of those evocative, forest-y elements... (photo: WN / Dominic Canoy) Holiday Home Photos Wikipedia: Interior design Winter |