06-10-2009 An information hub set up by an NGO in south India is aiding fishing communities with alert messages on maritime changes, availability and trade of fish. Integrating community radio to the public announcement system has enabled the rural villagers to address health and socio-economic related concerns.
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25-09-2009 Oceansat-2, the country's second ocean studies satellite was launched this week to keep watch over the seas and study changes in the earth's atmosphere. With two colour censors and a scatterometer, the satellite will also help identify key fishing zones.
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08-09-2009 International Development Corporation's newly launched ICT Sustainability Index will guide nations in effectively meeting internal and international emission targets. The index score will help countries compare their current energy profile with their spending patterns to prioritise ICT investments in major sectors.
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31-08-2009 The second largest producing state of e-waste in the country is slated to go green. A new recycling plant in Roorkee will soon set up collection centres for recycling old computers, cell phones and televisions.
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24-08-2009 Cell-phone users in Sri Lanka will have to pay an environmental conservation levy to finance a mobile-waste management system. Coping with the growing problem of e-waste in the country, the government has signed a deal with a telecom company for safe disposal of discarded mobile phones.
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06-08-2009 Fusion tables, Google's new tool will allow data to be visualised as charts, graphs and maps to identify patterns and trends. Unlocking data to make it more available and alive will open possibilities of collaboration in climate research and education.
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26-06-2009 Thousands of people residing in Bangladesh’s Cox bazaar and Shirajganj districts will soon receive early warning alerts of an impending natural disaster. A new user-friendly initiative will prevent loss of life and damage to property due to flooding, tropical storms and cyclones.
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23-06-2009 UNEP has launched a new online system to view and study the world’s marine protected areas. By providing accurate information on marine species and habitats, the tool will help governments and communities to conserve the diversity of life in coastal environments.
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11-06-2009 Google is going to launch an online PowerMeter in India that will help people track their energy consumptions, sitting right at home. The use of the service will encourage people in making smart energy choices.
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29-04-2009 Young members of weavers’ community in central India have moved a step closer towards setting up their own community radio station. Recently the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a ‘Letter of Intent’ to them and now they are likely to go on air by early next year.
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