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Transcript of the Prime Minister's Broadcast on the Environment and Business Friday 27 October 2000 One of the usual criticisms of Governments and politicians is that they are all words and no action. So it was a bit of a novelty this week to be und
EXPLORATIONS -January 30, 2002: Population and the Environment By Cynthia Kirk VOICE ONE: This is Bob Doughty. VOICE TWO: And this is Steve Ember with the VOA Special English program EXPLORATIONS. Tod
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 29 April 2008 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he will head a new task force to tackle the global food crisis that is plunging tens of millions of people into poverty and hunger. He is calling for international donors to
A United Nations survey on global investment prospects shows the U.S. financial crisis and economic downturn are making corporations more cautious about future foreign investment. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman reports from New Delhi. Official relea
Its being called the worlds worst food crisis since the 1970s. Around the globe, food prices have risen about 40% in the last year, sparking protests and violence in at least 14 countries, and pushing the problem to center stage at the United Nation
ENVIRONMENT REPORT - September 20, 2002: Jordan and Israel Seek to Help Dead Sea By Cynthia Kirk This is the VOA Special English ENVIRONMENT REPORT. Israel and Jordan recently announced that they woul
ENVIRONMENT REPORT - November 1, 2002: Shrinking Ozone Hole over Antarctica By Cynthia Kirk This is the VOA Special English ENVIRONMENT REPORT. Australian researchers say the hole in the ozone layer o
ENVIRONMENT REPORT -August 9, 2002: US Proposes Ban on Snakehead Fish By Cynthia Kirk This is the VOA Special English ENVIRONMENT REPORT. American Interior Secretary Gale Norton has proposed a ban on
Jackie: Oil makes our world go roundthey call it black gold. It fuels our cars, runs our industries, it makes our countries work. So when oil prices go up, or when supplies are scarce, oil can cause a global crisis. Oil is the topic of this second c
By Paul Sisco Washington 04 June 2007 Every year since 1974, the United Nations has declared June 5th World Environment Day. The theme of this year's series of events is Melting Ice a Hot Topic? VOA's Paul Sisco reports. For International Polar Year
European environmental ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss ways to significantly cut greenhouse-gas emissions - without hurting economies struggling with the current financial crisis. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris. The European Union members di
Traditional Stoves Detrimental to Heath, Environment in Nigeria Bola Abiola serves amala, a traditional Nigerian dish made of yam flour while smoke billows from the nearby outdoor kitchen. Like many Nigerian cooks, she does not know about the health
Ecology is becoming more and more a question of economy: how much would it cost to reduce emissions; how much would we save by weatherproofing buildings. But analysts meeting in Bali for a summit on the environment say that, to save the planet, human
Environment May Affect Development of Language There are about 7,000 languages in the world, and they are constantly evolving and changing. But it's a bit of a mystery why languages change the way they do. Anthropologist Caleb Everett of the Universi
ENVIRONMENT REPORT -February 8, 2002: Health Effects of World Trade Center Attack By Cynthia Kirk This is the VOA Special English ENVIRONMENT REPORT. There are growing environmental concerns about the
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 28 April 2008 U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is heading emergency talks aimed at tackling the growing crisis caused by soaring food prices around the world. Participating in this two-day high-powered meeting in the Swiss ca
By Nancy-Amelia Collins Islamabad 09 January 2008 Political turmoil in Pakistan, rising inflation and power shortages could derail the country's strong economic performance of the past five years. VOA's Nancy-Amelia Collins reports from Islamabad. Pa
By Margaret Besheer United Nations 25 February 2008 The U.N. humanitarian chief warns that if Kenya's political crisis is not quickly resolved, the risk of fresh violence, more displacement, and further polarization of society will be high. From U.N.
By Ernest Leong Washington 15 April 2008 The push to become more environmentally friendly is gaining momentum in the Washington area. The first all-hybrid taxicab fleet in the U.S. recently opened for business just outside the nation's capital. VOA's
SAO PAULO, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- Attacking midfielder Lucas Moura, who next month will move from Sao Paulo to French outfit Paris Saint-Germain in a multi-million dollar deal, is the reason behind a major rift at Real Madrid, according to the Spanish m