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 2008 2008-05-17T16:00:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bush_administration_bars_drilling_in_arctic_wetland/?source=rss The Bush administration on Friday proposed keeping potentially oil-rich wetlands in Arctic Alaska off-limits to drilling because of their ecological sensitivity, a reversal of its earlier plan. The Bureau of Land Management proposed a 10-year leasing moratorium for 430,000 acres of wetlands north and east of vast Teshekpuk Lake in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Environmentalists and local groups hailed the decision. World, Politics, Environment, Climate and Energy, Land, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-05-17T15:00:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/world_powers_asian_neighbours_offer_help_after_china_quake/?source=rss HONG KONG (AFP) - World powers and Asian neighbours rallied around China with sympathy and pledges of help after a massive earthquake that left tens of thousands dead, missing or trapped. World, General World, Regions, East Asia, China, Hong Kong, World Top Stories 2008-05-13T10:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/djibouti_to_work_with_un_to_eliminate_female_genital_mutilation/?source=rss Djibouti has become the first country to launch a joint programme by United Nations agencies to move more quickly to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM). World, Human Rights, Regions, Africa, Dijbouti, United Nations, United Nations related, Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-05-09T20:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/un_agency_to_resume_aid_flights_into_myanmar/?source=rss YANGON (AFP) - The UN said Friday it would resume aid flights into Myanmar after a suspension triggered by a tussle with the military regime over two planeloads of goods meant for desperate cyclone survivors. World, General World, Regions, South-East Asia, Myanmar, United Nations, United Nations related, Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-05-09T18:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/un_to_draw_up_comprehensive_plan_to_address_world_food_crisis/?source=rss The United Nations is aiming to have a comprehensive plan to tackle the global food crisis in place by the beginning of June, "around which the institutions and leaders around the world can coalesce," Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs John Holmes said today. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, General World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, Europe, Italy, United Nations, United Nations related 2008-05-04T10:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/us_outlaws_genetic_discrimination/?source=rss The US Senate has passed an act that is aimed to prevent insurers or employers making decisions based on the results of genetic tests World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-28T16:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/gov_celebrates_irvine_ranch_land_designated_as_1st_ever_california_natural_/?source=rss Describing the land around her as a "majestic natural landmark," California State Parks Director Ruth Coleman today announced that of the 50,000 acres permanently preserved on the historic Irvine Ranch, almost 40,000 have been designated as the first-ever California Natural Landmark (CNL). World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, California, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-27T11:42:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/china_opens_door_to_talks_with_dalai_lama_representative/?source=rss The Chinese government is preparing to meet with a private representative of the Dalai Lama, China's Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday. Top Headlines, Top Stories, UK Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, General World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, East Asia, China, Tibet, Europe, United Kingdom, England 2008-04-25T10:06:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/states_court_presidential_hopefuls_on_co2/?source=rss Leaders from 18 states that have bypassed the Bush administration and set tough greenhouse gas limits agreed on Friday to try to shape the next administration's climate policy by contacting the presidential candidates. "President McCain, President Obama, President Clinton would all shift this country to a much higher level on climate change," California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, told a meeting of state leaders at Yale University. World, Politics, Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-19T16:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/economic_crises_can_have_health_benefits/?source=rss Food and fuel shortages may have made life miserable in the short-term, but they led to long-term improvements in Cubans' health World, General World, Health, General Health, Business, General Business, Regions, Caribbean, Cuba, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-19T15:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/california_offers_up_to_5000_rebates_for_alternative_fuel_vehicles/?source=rss California is offering rebates of up to US$5000 to consumers who purchase alternative fuel vehicles between May 24, 2007 and March 31, 2009 or until funding runs out. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, California, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-09T11:19:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/canada_to_create_giant_new_northern_national_park/?source=rss OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada will create a giant new national park covering some 1.9 million acres along one of the country's most spectacular northern rivers, Environment Minister John Baird said on Monday. The Naats'ihch'oh National Park Reserve will cover the watershed of the South Nahanni river in the Northwest Territories. World, Politics, Environment, Forests, Land, Wildlife, Regions, North America, Canada, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-08T16:01:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/worlds_largest_tidal_turbine_successfully_installed/?source=rss The world's largest tidal turbine, weighing 1000 tonnes, has been installed in Northern Ireland's Strangford Lough. The tidal turbine is rated at 1.2 megawatts, which is enough to power a thousand local homes. It was built by Marine Current Turbines, and it will be the first commercial tidal turbine to produce energy, when it begins operation later this year. The turbine has twin rotors measuring 16 meters in diameter. The rotors will operate for up to 18-20 hours per day to produce enough clean, green electricity. World, General World, Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, Europe, Ireland, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-08T16:01:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/un_links_up_with_google_earth_to_help_refugees/?source=rss GENEVA (AFP) - The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday unveiled a new partnership with Internet giant Google to help track refugees from Iraq to Darfur and raise public awareness of its work. World, Human Rights, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, California, United Nations, United Nations related, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-08T15:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/saudi_king_makes_plea_for_new_interfaith_dialogue/?source=rss The Saudi king has made an impassioned plea for dialogue among Muslims, Christians and Jews -- the first such proposal from a nation with no diplomatic ties to Israel and a ban on non-Muslim religious services and symbols. World, Politics, Special Interest, Regions, Africa, Egypt, Europe, Vatican City State, Middle East, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-04-04T10:34:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/frederick_may_be_target_for_clean_energy_center/?source=rss Frederick could be home to a state economic development corporation aimed at bringing renewable energy industries to Maryland. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Maryland, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-28T12:29:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_record_wind_powers_40_of_spain/?source=rss Wind power is breaking new records in Spain, accounting for just over 40 percent of all electricity consumed during a brief period last weekend. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Europe, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-26T13:38:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/livingstone_bids_to_turn_the_election_battle_green/?source=rss Ken Livingstone sought to turn the mayoral race into a "green election" today as he unveiled his environmental policies for a third term. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Health, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, UK Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-25T18:01:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/somalia_once_again_polio_free_declares_un_health_agency/?source=rss In what is being described as a major victory in the global fight against polio, the United Nations health agency announced today that the disease has been eradicated in strife-torn Somalia thanks to the efforts of some 10,000 volunteers and health workers across the Horn of Africa nation. World, General World, Health, General Health, Regions, Africa, Somalia, United Nations, United Nations related, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-25T16:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/encouraging_developments_in_helping_to_house_the_needy/?source=rss Two years can seem like an eternity. World, Human Rights, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Texas, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-23T12:40:01-08:00