Bolivian police free Amazon highway protesters
26/09/2011 - BOLIVIA

Bolivian police free Amazon highway protesters

Bolivian police on Monday freed hundreds of Amazon Indians arrested in a protest march against the proposed construction of a highway through a nature reserve, after local residents blocked runways to prevent them from being flown away.
Africa's first female Nobel Peace laureate dies at 71
26/09/2011 - OBITUARY

Africa's first female Nobel Peace laureate dies at 71

Wangari Maathai, the gutsy, traditionally-robed Kenyan activist whose environment conservation work earned her the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, died of cancer on Sunday at the age of 71.
Police teargas Indians in Amazon highway protest
26/09/2011 - BOLIVIA

Police teargas Indians in Amazon highway protest

Police used teargas and truncheons Sunday to disperse hundreds of Amazon Indians on a months-long march to the Bolivian capital La Paz to protest against the building of a highway through a forest reserve where Indians have lived for centuries.
French region funds ‘no drilling’ campaign in Amazon
26/09/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

French region funds ‘no drilling’ campaign in Amazon

A regional government is taking the lead in France to protect part of the Ecuadorian Amazon from oil drilling, but the unique environmental project falls far short of its funding goal.
Eco-friendly alternatives to eating meat
24/09/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

Eco-friendly alternatives to eating meat

In this week's show, we take a look at what some say is the food of the future. Meats traditionally eaten in the West, such as beef and pork, are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain; more farmland is needed to rear the number of cows and pigs required to provide enough meat for all of us, yet it's in finite supply. Cow farming isn't good for the environment either. So what are the alternatives?
Is shale gas good for the planet?
19/09/2011 - PLANET HOPE

Is shale gas good for the planet?

Poland dreams of energy independence. The country’s enormous fields of shale gas could be enough to supply its needs for the next 300 years. But environmentalists have attacked the extraction method. We investigate a country torn between preserving the environment and the desire for energy independence.
Libya: Cameron and Sarkozy receive heroes' welcome
17/09/2011 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: Cameron and Sarkozy receive heroes' welcome

It was a victorious visit to Benghazi for France's Nicolas Sarkozy and Britain's David Cameron. The two men who spearheaded military action against Gaddafi travelled to Libya for the first time since the regime fell. Also, how rocketing gold prices are hitting Tunisia's starry-eyed bridegrooms to be. Finally, in Morocco, green campaigners want more to be done to protect the country's mighty cedar trees.
The Extreme Sailing Series, and the Classic Yacht Challenge
17/09/2011 - WORLD WINDS

The Extreme Sailing Series, and the Classic Yacht Challenge

We go to Cowes, in the UK, for the 5th stage of the Extreme Sailing Series - the “Formula One of sailing”, as one of our guests puts it. We also check out the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge, which gathers the most world’s most beautiful classic yachts on the Mediterranean.
Barack Obama launches "Attack Watch" website
16/09/2011 - WEBNEWS

Barack Obama launches "Attack Watch" website

The latest website from Barack Obama’s campaign team. Campaigners in Iran continue their fight to save lake Urmia. And Wikipedia is organizing a photo competition aimed at promoting Europe’s monuments.
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Rare earths: the hidden element in your electronic goods
10/09/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

Rare earths: the hidden element in your electronic goods

This week's Environment show looks at what are known as "rare earths": 17 metals that are widely used in the manufacture of goods such as mobile phones, flat-screen TVs and electric cars. They're not actually as rare as their name suggests - but there is only a finite supply in the world.
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