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Developing Countries Face Surge In E-WastesNew York NY (SPX) Feb 26, 2010 Sales of electronic products in countries like China and India and across continents such as Africa and Latin America are set to rise sharply in the next 10 years. And, unless action is stepped up to properly collect and recycle materials, many developing countries face the spectre of hazardous e-waste mountains with serious consequences for the environment and public health, according to UN experts in a landmark report released this month by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). ... read more |
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Sydney (AFP) Feb 23, 2010Mining is returning to boom times in Australia, a top central bank official said Tuesday, thanks to a spike in investment driven by the rampant resources appetites of India and China. Deputy Reserve Bank governor Ric Battellino said the Australian economy was experiencing a surge in mining activity and investment as the effects of the global financial crisis recede. The growth "is very b ... more  
Los Angeles (AFP) Feb 22, 2010Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said he feels love in his heart for China, despite his concerns about Beijing's cultural "suppression" in his homeland. "Certainly. We have to practice that," the Buddhist monk said in an interview broadcast Monday with CNN talk-show host Larry King, who asked him if he loves the Chinese. "Sometimes you see some of these hardliners' sort of ... more  
Nusa Dua, Indonesia (AFP) Feb 22, 2010Mountains of discarded computers and mobile phones could soon pose serious threats to public health and the environment in developing countries without swift action, the UN said Monday. "Sales of electronic products in countries like China and India and across continents such as Africa and Latin America are set to rise sharply in the next 10 years," the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said i ... more |
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Eurocopter focuses on Indian marketNew Delhi (UPI) Feb 19, 2009 Eurocopter announced its intention to bid for more major helicopter contracts with the Indian military that could be worth up to $8 billion. As part of its increased drive into the country's helicopter market Eurocopter will set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul center for its Dauphin helicopter. The center will be near either Mumbai or New Delhi and be a joint venture with India's state-run Pawan Hans Helicopters. Eurocopter, the helicopter manufacturing division European Aeronautic ... read more |
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