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The hidden face of Jatropha for Biofuels |
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Tuesday, 24 July 2007 |
 Promoters of new cultures for income proclaim strongly all advantages of the culture of Jatropha: “survives to drought, grows in arid soils, fast growth, many uses possible with every part of the plant, very easy biodiesel production …”The ‘Agro-businessmen’ justify expansion of monoculture for biofuels by, in the North, fighting for climate change and against pollution of transportation fuel, and, in the South, by an opportunity to enlarge the sources of income and to enter on the global market. Their lobby is very active. For example, in 2005-2006, the European Commission called for a committee of experts counseling its policy on biofuels; this committee was made of experts coming from…car and oil industries and biotechnology companies! It is true that selling oil of Jatropha for biofuels returns more then selling it for food. But who gains? |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 23 July 2007 )
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Vatican City State Launches New Website |
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Written by CISA
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Monday, 23 July 2007 |
 The Government of Vatican City State has opened a new website to meet the needs of the ever-increasing numbers of pilgrims and tourists in the Vatican,and to respond to continuous requests for information.The new website www.vaticanstate.va, which will run alongside the official Holy See website www.vatican.va, is in five languages Italian, English, French, Spanish and German.The site also offers a photo tour of the Vatican Gardens, as well as giving real time access to the dome of St. Peter's, St. Peter's Square, a panoramic view of Rome, the tomb of John Paul II and the palace of the governorate. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 21 July 2007 )
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AFRICA: US Catholics Give Over Half a Million Dollars for Projects |
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Written by CISA
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Saturday, 21 July 2007 |
 The Catholic Church in the United States will give more than half a million dollars to 51 programs in Africa, the first ever grants from the bishops’ Pastoral Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa.The awards were announced by Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee for the Church in Africa. The awards will support a range of pastoral activities including pastoral care, formation of seminarians and clergy, Catholic education, youth ministry, catechesis and social communications. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 20 July 2007 )
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South Africa: Need for a SA social forum |
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Written by p. Rocco Marra, imc
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Friday, 20 July 2007 |
 People gathered from all over Africa and from all parts of the world in Kenya for the World Social Forum (WSF) in January this year. It was an opportunity to highlight and celebrate Africa and her social movements with reflective thinking, democratic debate of ideas, and a free exchange of experiences. The WSF is not just an event - it is a process of seeking and building alternatives in a world dominated by unbridled capitalism. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 July 2007 )
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