http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2013 2013-06-13T00:51:52+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/monarch_butterfly_sanctuary_saved_from_illegal_logging/?source=rss Illegal logging in the forests of Mexico that are the wintering grounds of the monarch butterfly has been virtually eliminated, according to a new study. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Forests, Wildlife, Regions, North America, Mexico 2012-08-25T00:41:03+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mexico_becomes_2nd_country_in_the_world_to_pass_national_climate_change_law/?source=rss As the Kyoto Protocol winds down without a strong replacement, countries are implementing their own strategies to reduce global warming. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, Mexico 2012-04-22T13:42:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mexico_closes_huge_rubbish_dump/?source=rss Mexico City closes one of the world's biggest landfill dumps, where most rubbish will now be recycled or turned into compost and green energy. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Land, Regions, North America, Mexico 2011-12-21T04:46:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/logging_drops_further_in_mexico_butterfly_reserve/?source=rss Deforestation has decreased and reforestation initiatives have resulted in more than five million organically planted trees since 1997. Along with economic alternatives for the local communities as well as effective law enforcement against harmful practices, the future for the wintering Monarch butterflies seems bright. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Forests, Wildlife, Regions, North America, Mexico 2011-08-09T22:58:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mexico_forest_communities_excel_in_capturing_carbon/?source=rss A study released amid debate over how to reduce the loss and degradation of the world's most vulnerable forests suggests that negotiators at the upcoming UN climate change conference in Cancun should look to Mexico's forest communities for a solution. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Climate and Energy, Forests, Regions, North America, Mexico 2010-11-28T23:19:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/hospital_provides_healing_hope_in_drug_wars_epicenter/?source=rss Several times a week, a 74-year-old grandmother drives into the murder capital of the world to help keep a sanctuary for its citizens alive. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, Feel Good, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, Mexico 2010-09-24T03:44:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mexico_city_bans_free_plastic_bags/?source=rss Mexico - A new law has come into effect in Mexico City giving the authorities the power to fine shops which give away free plastic bags to their customers. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Land, Regions, North America, Mexico 2010-08-20T03:23:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mysterious_tunnel_discovered_under_mexican_ruins/?source=rss A tunnel is discovered beneath temple ruins in Teotihuacan, Mexico, that experts believe lead to tombs and an underground city dating back to 100 B.C. News with Video, Top Headlines, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Science, Ancient Discoveries, Regions, North America, Mexico 2010-08-09T18:06:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/british_museum_does_day_of_the_dead/?source=rss The British Museum is doing Halloween with a difference this year, unveiling a decorated altar ahead of their Day of the Dead celebration this Sunday (1st November). World, Feel Good, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, North America, Mexico 2009-10-30T10:33:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/creative_bus_stops_ease_the_commute/?source=rss Taking the bus can be a cheaper commute than driving a car. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Feel Good, Regions, Europe, Estonia, Germany, United Kingdom, England, Scotland, South America, Brazil, North America, Mexico, United States, California, Georgia 2009-10-28T13:53:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mexico_encouraged_by_fall_in_swine_flu_cases/?source=rss Mexico started a five-day shutdown of most offices and businesses on Friday to try to halt the spread of a deadly flu strain, and officials said they were encouraged by signs the number of new cases was dropping. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, Regions, North America, Mexico 2009-05-01T07:39:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/rare_dinky_bird_migrates_to_us_for_first_time/?source=rss Birders with binoculars and cameras are flocking to a remote state park in search of a small yellow-chested bird that apparently crossed the U.S. border for the first time from its high-mountain habitat to the south. Environment, Wildlife, Feel Good, Regions, Central America, Guatemala, North America, Mexico, United States, Texas 2009-01-10T12:03:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/top_un_official_upbeat_as_many_member_states_commit_to_emergency_relief_fun/?source=rss The United Nations humanitarian chief announced today that around $380 million was pledged to its emergency relief fund that can be quickly accessed by the world body, potentially saving thousands of lives when responding to disasters. 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The building material of choice for the 21st century might just be bamboo. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, South America, Colombia, South-East Asia, Viet Nam, North America, Mexico, United States, Hawaii, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-02-09T09:33:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/rain_power_harvesting_energy_from_the_sky/?source=rss Researchers who study energy harvesting see energy all around us – we just need to find a way to capture that energy. One of the latest energy harvesting techniques is converting the mechanical energy from falling raindrops into electricity that can be used to power sensors and other electronics devices. Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Africa, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Dem. 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Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, Mexico, United States, Texas, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-09-23T11:00:00+00:00