Tag: Asia
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More Than Honey: How Dwindling Bee Populations Impact Global Food Supply
CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL — For over a decade, the bee population has dwindled, baffling scientists worldwide. And for an insect that is responsible for two-thirds of the world’s food source, their disappearance could …
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Natural Gas Prices Will Skyrocket if Frack Gas is Exported
OIL CHANGE INTERNATIONAL — The reason for this is simple old economics of supply and demand. At the moment, there is a glut of U.S. gas, driving down prices, but if 20 or 30 percent is exported, this will reduce supply in the U.S. and raise prices. And if prices rise, investment will …
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Elemental—Three Eco-Warriors, Three Continents, One Commitment to Change
CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL — While our planet is slowly dying, we need heroes to guide us toward saving Mother Earth. ELEMENTAL tells the story of three such individuals as they work to save not only their homelands, but also …
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Yamuna Waterkeeper Wins Water Champion Award
WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE — Minakshi Arora, Yamuna Waterkeeper, gets international recognition for her outstanding efforts and contribution to the environment …
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World Water Day: 10 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Water … But Should
GREENPEACE EAST ASIA — We live on a wet planet, and without that water we would not be able to survive. But in places like China where I live, industries such as textile facilities are pumping a nasty cocktail of toxic chemicals into …