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July 02, 2014

New study shows Indonesia's disastrous deforestation
Paris (AFP) June 29, 2014
Satellite images have found that Indonesia's ancient forests, a cradle of biodiversity and a buffer against climate change, have shrunk much faster than thought, scientists said on Sunday. Between 2000 and 2012, Indonesia lost around 6.02 million hectares (14.4 million acres or 23,250 square miles) of primary forest, an area almost the size of Sri Lanka, they reported. Primary or ancient forests are distinguished from managed forests, which are plantations of trees grown for timber and pulp. ... read more

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India says knows location of abducted workers in Iraq India said Thursday it knows the location of its 40 workers abducted in violence-torn Iraq, as several of their families said they spoke with the captured men who were scared but "safe". ... more		India authority orders Coke plant closed Authorities in northern India have ordered the closure of a Coca-Cola bottling plant at the centre of protests that it is extracting too much groundwater, an official said Wednesday. ... more		Greenland truce or Trump win? Davos "framework" pauses tariffs but not the takeover boasts Greenlanders doubtful over Trump resolution EU says ready to sign defence and security pact with India		Study reveals conditions linked to deadly bird flu and maps areas at risks A dangerous strain of avian influenza, H7N9, that's causing severe illness and deaths in China may be inhabiting a small fraction of its potential range and appears at risk of spreading to other sui ... more
				H7N9 flu: New map pinpoints Asian countries at risk Five Asian countries could join China as targets for the H7N9 bird flu virus that has claimed about a hundred lives since it erupted in March 2013, scientists said Tuesday. ... more		China, Britain sign trade deals worth 14 bn pounds Britain and China signed trade deals on Tuesday worth more than Pounds 14 billion ($28 billion, 17 billion euros), during a visit to London by Premier Li Keqiang aimed at resetting economic and diplomatic ties. ... more

Japan plans carbon offset scheme with India: report Japan is set to offer India a carbon offset scheme that would see Tokyo's environmental technology used by the rising Asian giant to help reduce its emissions, a report said. ... more		Modi vows stronger Bhutan energy ties in first foreign visit India's Narendra Modi on Monday pledged stronger energy ties with tiny neighbour Bhutan as he wrapped up his first foreign visit since becoming prime minister, a trip aimed at checking China's influence in the region. ... more		Trump vows to relaunch Egypt-Ethiopia talks on dam row China's birth rate falls to lowest on record Chile police arrest suspect over deadly wildfires		Chinese premier hopes to 'change misperceptions' on UK trip Chinese Premier Li Keqiang begins a three-day visit to Britain on Monday, hoping to "change misperceptions" about his country and improve diplomatic relations with London. ... more
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