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 Laying the Foundations For Cyprus - The Mythical Origins of the Island
In recent months, the island of Cyprus has seen a renaissance Tourism is booming, and in the TRNC the North Cyprus Property Boom has been marked as the peak of prosperity for the partitioned island;it has been named as one of the world's chief property hot spots...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Politics
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September Peace Talks Begin in Earnest
The divided island of Cyprus, split between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the Greek protected Republic of Cyprus, for 34 years, now sees a new round of peace talks, which began this morning (03/09/08)...
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The 100 Months Problem: Climate Change, Global Warming and CO2 Emissions
Conceived and promoted by a team of journalists and experts including Peter Myers, Dr Victoria Johnson and Andrew Simms, the 100 months problem is the idea that in roughly 8 years, our current lifestyles will have taken the earth beyond a revocable point when it comes to global warming and climate change...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Politics
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CO2 Emissions and Pollution - Breaking the Habit
In all the debates on the effects and implications of global warming, climate change and CO2 emissions, one thing can certainly be agreed; things are changing...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Politics
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Global Warming, Climate Change and the Environment
Over the last year, two key concepts have reigned over all others: the economy and the environment Like opposing forces they push and pull at one another, with economic downturns running counter to calls for increased spending on the environment, including renewable energy development and sustainability initiatives...
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Population Growth and the Envrionment - What's at Stake
World population growth is accelerating True, the rate has halved since the historical peak of 2...
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Olympic Aftermath - Beijing, China, And the Environment
With the post-Olympic headlines understandably focused on the sporting achievements of the likes of Usain Bolt and his domination of the sprint events, or team G...
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World Environmental Policy and the Performance of Mega Cities
After the detailed media coverage that surrounded the Beijing Olympics highlighted the dubious effect that a highly populated nation can have on the world's environment, some of the earth's major cities are expected to come under the microscope with regards to their CO2 emissions policies...
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The Turkish Republic of Cyprus and the International Community
Since the dominance of the Ottoman Empire during the middle of the last millennium, Turkey - in various forms - has been a prominent force in both European and middle eastern politics...
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A Brief History of the Turkish and Greek Partition of Cyprus
It was announced this week that genuinely committed talks on the reunification of Cyprus would come into effect in September of this year...
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The Reunification of Cyprus and the E.U
The Greek Cypriot President Dimitris Chrisofias took office on 28th February 2008, and there have already been three major meetings between him and his counterpart, the Turkish Cypriot president Mehmet Ali Talat...
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Why Organic is Better - Controversy Over Skincare Products
There is one very practical reason for a commitment to the use of natural ingredients and organic products, and that is the long history of controversy over the chemicals used in skin care products...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Wellness, Fitness and Diet
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Relaxing Your Baby Through Music
One thing that most of the world's vast cultures have in common is the use of music, and it has been prevalent in so many areas of life since the concept of 'culture' was first coined and applied to history and contemporary life...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Parenting
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Bugs to Make Biofuel Production More Efficient
Biofuel is in one respect the oldest form of man-made fuel in the world; long before industry boomed and the industrial period began, biological organic matter was the cheif source material for fuels...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Business
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London and the Environment - Ken Livingstone's Legacy and the Work of Boris Johnson
Since the role of Mayor of London was created at the turn of the millennium, Ken Livingston has been synonymous the position; he won the first two elections, in 2000 as an independent candidate, and then as a representative of New Labour in 2004...
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The Expansion of Heathrow Airport and Its Effect on the Environment
In 2005 those in charge at Heathrow Airport officially published a report that detailed plans for a third runway and a sixth terminal, and in 2007, the transport secretary of the time Ruth Kelly ratified the proposals, setting out in more specific terms how the project aims would be achieved...
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The Solar Decathlon - Giving Solar Power a Makeover
In the Autumn of next year, the third 'Solar Decathlon' will take place in Washington, DC...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: World Affairs
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How the E.U Plans to Combat Global Warming
Climate change and global warming - indeed, how to control them - are becoming more central to politics with every new development...
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SolarAid: Bringing Sustainable Energy to the Developing World
The growing concern over global warming and climate change is leading the world's most powerful governments into extensive research on the possibilities of sustainable and renewable energy...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Society
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Environmental Charities - An Introduction
When coverage and interest in an issue rises, so too do the organizations related to it, and the environment is no exception; there are a number of charities worldwide who all deal in problems relating to the environment...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Society
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Citizens of Toronto to be Paid For Reducing Carbon Emissions
Thanks to a new scheme called 'Live Green Toronto', Citizens in the Canadian city can now apply for subsidies if they take part in environmental initiatives designed to reduce the city's overall carbon emissions...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Society
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London Reignited - Battersea Power Station Goes Green
After 25 years off-line, Battersea Power Station is due for re-launch On behalf of systems manufacturer REO Ltd...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Internet
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Uni-Solar Portable Solar Electric Light Panels - Charging Laptops the Green Way
Aren't laptops brilliant Comparatively equal in power to desktops, and portable, too...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Computers and Technology
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Fashionable, Sustainable Energy - Photovoltaic and Art
Only recently has care for the environment become truly trendy, and only recently has it become a mainstream issue...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Computers and Technology
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Universal Solar Power - 'Solar Tres' and Commercial Solar Thermal Energy
After the success of Solar One - the world's first large-scale thermal solar power plant - and its update, Solar Two, Europe has now entered into the race for sustained solar power...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: World Affairs
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Times Square Goes Green With Solar Powered Billboard
Ricoh Company Ltd, of Tyoko, has announced plans for a billboard to be powered by wind and solar power...
Author: Chris Woolfrey - Category: Computers and Technology
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