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UN declares access to clean water a human right

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 29, 2010

The United Nations on Wednesday declared access to clean water a human right, voicing "deep concern" about a human necessity denied to almost 900 million people worldwide.

The 192-nation body approved a resolution put forward by Bolivia and signed by 33 other states....

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UN declares access to clean water a human right

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 29, 2010

The United Nations on Wednesday declared access to clean water a human right, voicing "deep concern" about a human necessity denied to almost 900 million people worldwide.

The 192-nation body approved a resolution put forward by Bolivia and signed by 33 other states....

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India, Myanmar Boost Economic, Energy Ties

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 28, 2010

India on Tuesday signed five accords with Myanmar aimed at boosting counter-terror cooperation between the two countries. India also offered millions of dollars of soft loans to military-ruled Myanmar for its developmental and transport projects.

 
The accords...

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Subject Tags: India , Technology

India, Myanmar Boost Economic, Energy Ties

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 28, 2010

India on Tuesday signed five accords with Myanmar aimed at boosting counter-terror cooperation between the two countries. India also offered millions of dollars of soft loans to military-ruled Myanmar for its developmental and transport projects.

 
The accords...

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Subject Tags: India , Technology

Negotiating power purchase agreements for solar projects

By : Lavleen Singal, Jul 28, 2010

The article highlights the main points to be considered while negotiating and signing Power Purchase Agreements for solar projects.

In order to achieve its target of 1,000 MW solar based generation capacity in phase I of the National Solar Mission (NSM), the mission...

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CII organizes National Conference on Green Homes.

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 28, 2010

IN THE background of global warming and vital need of creating and maintaining green space, Confederation on Indian Industries (CII) is organizing the ‘National Conference on Green Homes’ on 30th & 31st July, 2010 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
 
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Subject Tags: Technology

CII organizes National Conference on Green Homes.

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 28, 2010

IN THE background of global warming and vital need of creating and maintaining green space, Confederation on Indian Industries (CII) is organizing the ‘National Conference on Green Homes’ on 30th & 31st July, 2010 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
 
There...

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Subject Tags: Technology

International climate movement strenghthens ahead of Cancun Negotiations

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 28, 2010

International climate activist, Will Bates from 350.org talks about the strength, achievements and plans of the 350 campaign, and his opinion on the developed vs. developing country debate in terms of taking emission cuts.  

Will Bates got his start with the...

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Bangladesh signs power transmission deal with India

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 28, 2010

Energy-hungry Bangladesh will begin importing power from India by late 2012 after the two countries signed a landmark electricity transmission deal, an energy official said Tuesday.
India will export up to 500 megawatts under the 35-year deal signed by the state-run...

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Subject Tags: Technology

Bangladesh signs power transmission deal with India

By : sustainabilityo..., Jul 28, 2010

Energy-hungry Bangladesh will begin importing power from India by late 2012 after the two countries signed a landmark electricity transmission deal, an energy official said Tuesday.
India will export up to 500 megawatts under the 35-year deal signed by the state-run...

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Subject Tags: Technology