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 2008-05-10T02:00:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/photos_1000_tombs_discovered_in_colombia/?source=rss The massive burial site contains a treasure trove of artifacts and information about two little-known South American civilizations, experts said. Science, Archeology, Regions, South America, Colombia, Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-05-10T01:00:01-08:00 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/trading_tractors_for_camels/?source=rss Farmers in Rajasthan, India are forsaking their gas-guzzling tractors and returning to using their trusty camels for haulage. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Business, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, India, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories 2008-05-07T11:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/cubs_a_ray_of_hope_in_indias_fight_to_save_tigers/?source=rss Fourteen tiger cubs have been spotted in a leading Indian sanctuary, a rare piece of good news in the country's fight to protect its dwindling population of big cats from poachers and habitat destruction. The cubs have been sighted regularly over the past few weeks in Ranthambore National Park in western Rajasthan, R.N. Mehrotra, the state's chief wildlife warden, told Reuters on Tuesday. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Wildlife, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, India 2008-05-07T11:52:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/waste_management_to_fuel_ca_trucks_with_landfill_harvested_liquid_natural_g/?source=rss California government agencies are supporting a large-scale project to better manage garbage and recyclables in a California joint venture between Linde North America, a Linde Group subsidiary, and Waste Management. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, California, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-04T11:12:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_law_to_ensure_health_coverage_for_graduates/?source=rss As college seniors approach graduation, their parents often worry how they will keep their child covered by health insurance. Health, Business, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Maryland, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-04T11:02:00-08:00 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/tornado_flattened_kansas_town_is_coming_back_greener/?source=rss A year after it was practically wiped off the map by a tornado, Greensburg is rising again -- and going green, too, with solar panels, wind turbines, tinted windows, water-saving toilets and other energy-efficient technology. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Land, Water, Science, Technology, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Kansas, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-05-04T10:55:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/superior_to_undergo_major_tree_planting_for_urban_forest/?source=rss Superior is looking at sprucing up the city's north end, and might do it with spruce trees. Environment, Air Quality, Regions, North America, United States, Wisconsin, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-30T10:48:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/portland_earns_a_platinum_rating_from_the_league_of_american_bicyclists/?source=rss The League of American Bicyclists has awarded Portland its highest honor, a Platinum rating. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, North America, United States, Oregon, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-30T10:35:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/officer_stops_traffic_for_duckling_crossing/?source=rss Lakewood Police Officer Dustin Carrell stopped traffic on westbound SR-512 Monday morning near I-5 to help a mother duck and her ducklings safely cross the road. Environment, Wildlife, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Oregon, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-30T10:28:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/fire_from_the_dragon_green_entrepreneur_harnesses_truck_energy/?source=rss It came to Terry Kenney while he was sleeping -- a crystal clear vision of an apparatus that would harness the kinetic energy of gargantuan, smoke-spewing trucks to light up homes and businesses with energy that was safe, renewable, and completely clean. 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 2008-04-30T10:12:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/iraq_museum_reclaims_700_stolen_artifacts/?source=rss Iraq's National Museum welcomed the return of more than 700 antiquities stolen during the chaos that followed the U.S.-led invasion five years ago. Science, Archeology, Regions, Middle East, Iraq, Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-04-28T18:00:00-08:00 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/vertical_diagonal_farm_from_work_ac_in_nyc/?source=rss We love vertical farms and while they may not be as practical as green roofs, the idea of food being grown right in the city doesn't get any more local than this. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Land, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, New York, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-27T11:38:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/the_air_car_zero_pollution_and_very_low_running_costs/?source=rss Many respected engineers have been trying for years to bring a compressed air car to market, believing strongly that compressed air can power a viable "zero pollution" car. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, India, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-04-27T11:27:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/losing_more_of_the_plastic_paunch_at_whole_foods/?source=rss In addition to the magical plastic bag disappearing act that took place on Earth Day at Whole Foods stores around the nation, the company has also tightened the belt on another major use of plastic—to go containers. Instead of the usual plastic, cardboard, or styrofoam (gasp!) containers found in most supermarket self-service food sections, Whole Foods customers now pile their ready-made salads and other such sundries into completely compostable containers. Environment, Land, Business, General Business, Regions, North America, United States, California, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-04-26T15:00:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/the_real_good_life_an_entire_village_turns_against_supermarkets_and_grows_i/?source=rss It was a sitcom that inspired many a household to live off the land. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, UK Top Stories 2008-04-25T10:21:00-08:00