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AL-BIA
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The Leading Pan-Arab Environment Magazine |
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EVENTS
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Saudi Agriculture 2008 &
Saudi Water Technology 2008
23 - 26 November
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
www.recexpo.com
Environmental Business Strategies Summitt 2008
25 - 26 November
Amsterdam - Holland
www.ethicalcorp.com/ebs
EcoHealth 2008
1 - 5 December
Merida - Mexico
www.ecohealth2008.org
WORLD FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT
19-21 January 2009
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Abu Dhabi – UAE www.WorldFutureEnergySummit.com
Middle East Waste Summit 2009
17 - 19 March
Dubai Airport Expo Centre
Dubai - UAE
www.wastesummit.com
November
2008
 Netherlands
Boosts Security Against Rising SeasThe Delta Committee has made twelve recommendations to 'future proof' the Netherlands, securing the country against flooding. Full Story Arabic text in Oct. 2008 issue of Al-Bia Wal-Tanmia |
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Twelve Steps to Help You Kick the CO2 HabitYou may think you don’t know where to begin, but by reading this, you have already begun. Full Story Arabic text in Jun. 2008 issue of Al-Bia Wal-Tanmia |
 Interview
with Lorraine Bolsinger, GE Corporate Vice PresidentEcomagination: Green Environment Brings Green Dollars. Full Story Arabic text in June. 2008 issue of Al-Bia Wal-Tanmia |
 New
species found in Vietnam's green corridorScientists have discovered 11 new species of animals and plants in a remote area in central Vietnam. By WWF Full Story Arabic text in Jan. 2008 issue of Al-Bia Wal-Tanmia |
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17 - 23 November 2008
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GREEN NEWS |
A three-kilometer thick cloud of brown soot and other pollutants hanging over Asia is darkening cities, killing thousands and damaging crops but may be holding off the worst effects of global warming, the UN said.
The Antarctic holds the world’s largest amount of fresh water in its icy grip, and it is most certainly warming as a result of greenhouse gases, say new scientific studies.
A city of brittle stars off the coast of New Zealand, an Antarctic expressway where octopuses ride along in a flow of extra salty water and a carpet of tiny crustaceans on the Gulf of Mexico sea floor are among the wonders discovered by researchers compiling a massive census of marine life.
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered preparations for rising sea levels from global warming, a startling prospect for the most populous US state with a Pacific Ocean coastline stretching more than 800 miles (1,290 km).
The planet could face a freeze worse than an Ice Age starting in as little as 10,000 years, giving future societies a headache the opposite of coping with global warming, scientists said.
Coal, which produces more climate-warming carbon dioxide than oil or gas, will remain the world's main source of power until 2030 and nuclear will lose market share, the International Energy Agency said.
Close to 100 nations have concluded a review of how science can better guide policy by examining the merits of a new scientific body able to put the loss of biodiversity, ecosystems and their multi-trillion dollar services at the top of the political agenda.
Dust particles pumped out by industry, agriculture and transport could be the catalyst that makes a nasty thunderstorm switch into a spawning ground for tornadoes.
Japan rejected a report that it would cut by 20 percent the number of whales it planned to hunt in the Southern Ocean because of anti-whaling protests, but said it would keep its moratorium on catching humpbacks.
Air New Zealand will make its first commercial flight using biofuels this December as it looks to cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions, the national carrier said.
A young Nepali climber is seeking to popularize a toilet fashioned from a plastic bucket with a lid to promote eco-friendly climbing on Mount Everest.
Wisdom of the Andes