Stories for August 26th 2008
Australia extends China, Rio Tinto “aluminum medal”
Australia has backed Chinese aluminum giant Chinalco's recent purchase of an 11% stake in Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto.
Grazing cattle shown to align north-south direction
Have you ever noticed that herds of grazing animals all face the same way? Images from Google Earth have confirmed that cattle tend to align their bodies in a north-south direction.
Spanish pulp group admits deforesting “error” in Uruguay
Uruguay suspended a Spanish pulp mill forestry plans following the discovery the group had cleared hectares of natural forest to have it replaced by eucalyptus. An investigation will determine the fine and reparation work the ENCE group will have to undertake.
Falklands: Results of 3D Interpretation and Operational Update
Rockhopper Exploration plc the AIM traded (RKH) oil and gas explorer with licences in the North Falkland Basin, is pleased to provide an update on further technical work on the 3D seismic collected over licences PL032 and PL033 along with an operational update.
Falklands Government renews Legislative Council website
The Falkland Islands Government has launched a new website - www.falklands.gov.fk/legco - which provides visitors with a comprehensive overview of the Legislative Council and the workings of the Government.
Tierra del Fuego flock infested with melophagus ovinus
A controversy over the presence of melophagus ovinus (*), or sheep ked in the Chilean Tierra del Fuego flock has broken out between Chilean animal health officials and farmers' organizations.
Argentine wheat crop forecasted to drop steeply
Wheat production in Argentina will suffer a steep decline because of the government' inefficient agriculture policies claimed the leader of one of the country's main farmers' organizations.
US median household income: USD 50.233; poverty 12.5%
Real median household income in the United States climbed 1.3% between 2006 and 2007, reaching 50,233 US dollars according to a report released Tuesday by the US Census Bureau. This is the third annual increase in real median household income.
Fossil fuel subsidies and growth: UN changes criteria
Challenging the widely-held view that fossil fuel subsidies benefit the poor, a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, calls for cutting back on such mechanisms to curb on greenhouse gas emissions and propel economic growth.
World poverty down: 1.4 billion lives on less than USD 1.25
The World Bank said improved economic estimates showed there were more poor people around the world than previously thought while also revealing successes in the fight to overcome extreme poverty.
