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 2009 2009-11-08T15:07:00-08:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/MOT4KNi6cJI/ China has pledged to give Africa $10bn (£6bn) in concessional loans over the next three years, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has said at a summit in Egypt. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, Africa, Egypt, Sudan, Zimbabwe, East Asia, China ]]> 2009-11-08T13:39:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/china_pledges_10bn_africa_loans/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/5J9nUQztJ24/ The Hubble Space Telescope’s new camera is returning incredibly detailed, stunning images of space. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Science, Space, Regions, North America, United States, Maryland ]]> 2009-11-07T13:17:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/hubbles_new_camera_delivers_another_stunner/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/IUKkOafWs_E/ An Australian baby has become the first person to be cured of the rare and fatal brain-poisoning disorder molybdenum cofactor deficiency. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Europe, Germany, Oceania, Australia ]]> 2009-11-06T16:30:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/world_first_as_miracle_drug_saves_life_of_baby_with_rare_disease/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/aHVNtgDMnkc/ As international attention shifts to Copenhagen and the coming United Nations conference on climate change, reforestation is emerging as a critical issue for the environment and as a source for government revenue. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Regions, East Asia, China, Hong Kong, Europe, Denmark, Oceania, Australia, South-East Asia, Indonesia, Viet Nam ]]> 2009-11-06T13:52:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/governments_see_dollars_in_re_grown_forests/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/qQed5IY56MI/ Dell is doing it again, this time on-site, with a series of solar trees that will not only help power its headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, but also serve to charge electric vehicles parked there. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Texas ]]> 2009-11-05T16:38:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/dell_plants_solar_trees_in_the_parking_lot/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/l4m-buMJBlQ/ The new stealth, high-tech anti-whaling boat of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society waits in Auckland Harbour ahead of its departure to the Southern Ocean. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, Environment, Water, Wildlife, Regions, East Asia, Japan, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand ]]> 2009-11-05T10:16:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/controversial_conservation_group_sea_shepherd_unveil_new_weapon_against_wha/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/aKCS-GyH7P0/ Over the past month, typhoons “Pepeng” and “Ramil” lashed northern Luzon, but residents of a town in Cagayan province are thanking their young trees for sparing their place from killer landslides that buried villages in other mountainside communities. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, World Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Regions, South-East Asia, Philippines ]]> 2009-11-04T12:50:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_forest_helps_save_villages/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/mJYlh-B1QQQ/ The rapid rise in child obesity may be levelling off, according to figures released today. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, England ]]> 2009-11-03T14:07:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/childhood_obesity_rates_are_levelling_off_for_the_first_time_in_30_years/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/U54T-GnNX3k/ Just when you think all human activities are making the environment worse, news comes that our efforts to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts (0ur environmental footprint) are doing some good. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Water, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-10-31T18:57:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/water_use_in_the_us_less_in_2005_than_in_1975/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/HaJJ-z58wdk/ Homeowners will now be able to check how much electricity they are using every hour thanks to a new free online Google tool. By using PowerMeter even people on holiday will be able to see their home's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, via the internet. Top Headlines, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom ]]> 2009-10-30T15:40:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/google_launches_powermeter_in_the_uk/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/cqZaAwxZB4U/ When a gay Wyoming college student was slain in 1998, congressional Democrats pledged to broaden the definition of federal hate crimes by the end of that year to include attacks based on sexual orientation. Top Headlines, Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-10-29T20:36:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/after_10_year_dispute_expansion_of_hate_crimes_law_to_gays_signed/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/D-JEaQ3B-yU/ A chemical found in the curry spice turmeric can kill oesophageal cancer cells, according to new research. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries ]]> 2009-10-28T15:57:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/turmeric_can_kill_cancer_cells/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/SgbYVbahoM0/ A review of a trial of a HIV vaccine in Thailand has concluded that it does show real signs of a protective effect. Scientists announced last month that a combination of vaccines gave a 31% level of protection in trials among 16,000 heterosexuals aged 18-30. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, South-East Asia, Thailand ]]> 2009-10-27T18:47:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/hiv_vaccine_trial_was_significant/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/G6ZvmOAxD0Y/ A pioneering solar energy project is using green technology to improve the lives of isolated villagers living beyond the reach of power lines on Argentina's windswept Andean plains. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Science, Technology, Regions, South America, Argentina ]]> 2009-10-27T16:34:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/a_pioneering_solar_energy_project_is_using_green_technology_to_improve_the_/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/jD1q7qKC0o0/ A group of German private companies is aiming to harvest sunlight from the Sahara desert and use it to power European homes and businesses. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Climate and Energy, Land, Regions, Europe, Germany, United Kingdom ]]> 2009-10-26T16:59:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/solar_power_to_be_harvested_in_the_sahara/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/Q3SiqXacqiM/ The hills could once again be alive with the sound of music. Legendary actress and singer Julie Andrews could be given her dulcet tones back thanks to pioneering new voice box research. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom ]]> 2009-10-26T14:58:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/could_julie_andrews_get_her_voice_back/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/i_ef7wOYDAs/ Genetic scientists have discovered a cure for colour blindness, offering hope to millions of sufferers. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Health, Medical Discoveries, Regions, North America, United States, Washington ]]> 2009-10-25T19:40:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/scientists_discover_genetic_cure_for_red_green_colour_blindness/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/KRRcVzalpNY/ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency agreed to issue rules by November 2011 to cut toxic air pollution at electric generating plants that burn coal or fuel oil, a federal court ruled. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Air Quality, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-10-24T19:46:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/epa_to_develop_rule_to_cut_toxic_emissions_at_power_plants/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/FBajJU2lkXk/ Federal prosecutors in the US have been ordered to stop cannabis-related prosecutions in the 13 states where medical use of the drug is legal. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Politics, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-10-24T18:54:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/us_medical_cannabis_policy_eased/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/IRwk/~3/QlJMbKx6Bfw/ A vast swath of icy sea, barrier islands and coastal land on Alaska's oil-rich North Slope will be granted special protection because of its importance to the threatened polar bear, under a proposal released Thursday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Environment, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, Alaska ]]> 2009-10-23T18:46:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/polar_express_polar_bear_habitat_to_be_protected/?source=rss