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Click Here Awesome Photos: Predators of Europe (Slideshow) by Christine Lepisto, Berlin on 08. 5.09 Travel & Nature Buzz up! predators polar bear photo "As a human being it is easy to feel like an unwelcome guest at a dinner table hosted by some of the most fascinating and strong creatures of this planet." Mireille de la Lez, photographer with the Wild Wonders of Europe project, sums up the essence of the human condition in the face of the great predators which are some of the few animals that compete with humans for the top of the food chain. Mireille captured this image on the Svalbard Archipelago, a group of frozen islands between the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean. Predators of Europe is the first of a series of slideshows featuring photographs from Wild Wonders of Europe, the ambitious project which is sending 55 of Europe's top professional photographers on 90 missions to 44 countries over two years. Feast your eyes on fantastic photos and learn the secrets of the professionals in these slideshows. You will want to visit Wild Wonders of Europe, or Join Wild Wonders of Europe on Facebook for more.

After six long years of planning, talking and hard work, the world finally got its first look at the 100% solar-powered Solar Impulse HB-SIA on June 26th. This remarkable feat of engineering, with the wingspan of a Boeing 747 but only the weight of an average family car, has over 12,000 solar cells powering four electric motors with a maximum power of 10HP. The aircraft prototype is expected to take its first flights before the end of the year.

President Obama sent two of his Cabinet secretaries to China this week to deal with the question of global warming. Both of them are of Chinese descent. That sent a ripple of interest through China's officialdom.

Today's environmentally conscious householder is becoming more aware of their impact and more willing to do something about it. Simple power saving devices for around the home are one of the best places to start and and encouragingly, they are continuing to appear. One of the greatest wastes of energy in the household is standby power and here to combat this, is the TrickleSaver. With the ability to sense when a TV or PC is off and shut down any connected peripherals like games consoles or printers, TrickleSaver is looking to make "vampire power" a thing of the past.

Human Impact Report LONDON - Kofi A. Annan, President of the Global Humanitarian Forum, introduced a major new report on the human impact of climate change. The 'Human Impact Report: Climate Change - The Anatomy of a Silent Crisis' is the first ever comprehensive report looking at the human impact of climate change.

The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity.

When Congress was debating an extension of the renewable energy tax credits set to expire at the end of 2008, the loudest argument from the wind and solar industries was that letting the tax credits expire would have a deleterious affect on renewable energy development in the United States. And before the credits expired, Congress passed a short term extension of the renewable energy production and investment tax credits.

A consortium of 12 of Europe's largest blue chip firms yesterday formally signed up to the world's most ambitious solar energy project, agreeing to draw up detailed plans that could see energy from giant solar thermal power plants in North Africa meet up to 15 per cent of Europe's energy needs.

This is a big week for viewing the effects of humanity on Earth from above Wired has used NASA Earth Observatory images to created time-lapse videos of the Earth being de-Earthed.

lancement de la première université gratuite en ligne par l'ONU Le principal dispositif des Nations Unies chargé d'étendre l'accès aux technologies de l'information a annoncé la semaine dernière le lancement de la première université en ligne sans frais de scolarité. Dans le cadre de l'année consacrée à l'éducation, l'Alliance mondiale pour les technologies de l'information et des communications au service du développement des Nations Unies a présenté la toute nouvelle Université du peuple (University of the People), institution à but non lucratif donnant accès à l'enseignement supérieur pour tous. (lu sur le blog de JP Pinte)

Companies like Google and IBM are trying to lead the world in cutting-edge, efficient data centers. Not to be outdone, on Tuesday Yahoo announced they're hoping to change to future of data centers as well. The company unveiled plans to build one of the world's most efficient data centers in Lockport, NY and the details do sound pretty exciting.

Silence Is The Enemy was started in June 2009 to draw more attention to the sexually abused around the globe and to encourage everyone to talk about it and act. We have power and influence in our words, and we're able to speak for those who can not. We're asking all of you-bloggers, writers, teachers and concerned citizens-to use whatever platform you have to call for an end to the rape and abuse of women and girls in Liberia and around the world.

A farming company uses juice from the vegetable to run a fuel cell. It's one of a growing number of businesses that use their waste to produce electricity.

A new report of scientific findings confirms not only that human activity is the primary cause of rising temperatures, but that climate change impacts are accelerating.

Children of the Atomic Bomb est un projet développé par James N. Yamazaki, professeur en pédiatrie à l'université américaine UCLA (Californie). Le médecin a dirigé l'U.S. Atomic Bomb Medical Team, première équipe médicale à avoir étudié les effets sur les populations civiles de la bombe A lancée sur Nagasaki en 1945. Le site propose un accès gratuit à de nombreux documents et témoignages - textes, audios et vidéos - en anglais, relatifs aux recherches menées depuis soixante ans sur le terrain. Un éclairage important sur les terribles séquelles physiques et psychologiques subies par les personnes exposées aux rayonnements. Particulièrement fort, un recueil en ligne rassemble de nombreux dessins d'enfants et d'adultes ayant survécu à l'explosion. Un poignant plaidoyer en faveur du désarmement nucléaire.

Mark Dressman Photo by L. Brian Stauffer To adequately prepare today's students for tomorrow's global economy, teacher education expert Mark Dressman favors "transcultural education," which he defines as an experience that goes beyond the traditional rite-of-passage trip to western Europe.

The Carnegie Institution for Science is a private organization that conducts basic research for the benefit of humanity.

The Prime Minister said the economies of the developing nations need help as they adapt to the changing global climate

A new way of processing rice husks for use in concrete could lead to a boom in green construction.