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September 2000 : news summary
Environment
‘Rainforests
– who needs them?‘, IND, 15/9/00
Rainforests may have a lower economic value for their inhabitants
than previously thought according to a new study.
‘Environment
suffering in the former Soviet bloc’, FT, 16/9/00
The World Bank has warned of environmental damage in eastern Europe
and central Asia.
‘Energy:
Our future revolves around getting it right’, UNDP Press,
20/9/00
A UNDP report challenges the belief that economic growth conflicts
with environmental protection but concludes that governments must
adopt new policies to improve the ‘delivery of energy services’
if it is to be environmentally sustainable.
‘Fighting
to be heard‘, FT, 20/9/00
Despite the evident power wielded by environmental campaign groups
are feeling under pressure.
Natural
Disasters, Hazards and Emergencies
‘Cambodia
and Vietnam face disaster’, G, 16/9/00
Also ‘£3m
Mekong flood aid plea’, DT, 19/9/00
The International Red Cross have issued an aid appeal for 800,000
thousand made homeless by the worst flooding on the Mekong river
in over 70 years.
Security/Conflicts
‘Split
in Montenegro worsens as Yugoslav election approaches’,
FT, 19/9/00
Rising tensions over the approaching election provokes fear of
armed intervention between the pro-Yugoslav minority and those
seeking independence.
Also: ‘Milosevic
visit sets Montenegro on edge’, T, 20/9/00
Human
Rights
‘Latin
America leads rise in anti-union terror’, G, 15/9/00
A survey has revealed an increasing ‘anti-union global environment’,
focusing on Latin America as the most unsafe area for trade unionists.
‘Childminders‘,
G, 20/9/00
Save the Children is urging governments to offer better protection
to child refugees.
‘Charter
to protect millions of children in war’, IND, 18/9/00
A charter designed to protect children from conflicts has been
approved and by 130 nations and will be raised before a UN session
next year.
‘Child
labour crusade targets top retailers‘, MoS, 17/9/00
Shareholders have placed a deadline on four high street chains
who have so far failed to introduce policies to avoid suppliers
exploiting child labour overseas.
Corruption
‘The
desperate search for justice by Chinese peasants is Peking’s worst
nightmare’, INDoS, 17/9/00
Chinese peasants protest against the excessive taxes imposed by
corrupt officials.
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