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Biotechnology newsNew Zealand’s economy has undergone dynamic changes in the last two decades. Once dominated by the agriculture sector, the country’s economy has rapidly transformed into a highly industrialised and free market behemoth.
Trade policySwitzerland’s Transformation From a Traveller’s Paradise to One of the Most Industrialised Countries in Europe is Attributed to Its Stable Economy and Availability of Highly Skilled Manpower.
World universitiesAn assessment carried out by All About Uni found that universities in France have a relatively low density of the World's Top-500 universities compared to other industrialised countries in the world. The analysis also revealed that there are only three French universities in the World’s Top-100 universities, with the highest ranked university - the University of Paris 06 - only appearing the 42nd in the world.
World universitiesAn assessment carried out by AllAboutUni.com found that Scotland has the highest density of top universities in the United Kingdom. In addition, the assessment found that Scotland has one of the highest densities of top universities per million inhabitants in the world.
Economic developmentInternational prices for soft commodities are known for their volatility, which is an important concern on both a macro and micro scale. Price fluctuations for soft commodities can destabilise real exchange rates and can cause difficulties for the governments of emerging market countries in facilitating the reduction of poverty and preserve a stable economic environment.
United nations membersThis article explains the Kyoto Protocol in simple terms. How it came about, why, and its relevance to global warming and climate change.
Global climate changeR K Pachauri, chairman of UN Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) condemned the G8 for not doing enough to curb the greenhouse gas emissions and solve problems of global warming. The statement did not indicate the baseline from which the emissions could be measured for reduction.
Genetically modified cropsFocussing on the comments from the Prince of Wales recently, this informative article outlines the debate surrounding GM crops.
Oil producing countriesThe land-locked country of Austria has an important position at the centre of Europe where it is a significant hub between East and West. The freight transport industry has evolved and developed in response to this increasingly important role, with new streamlined freight services available to facilitate trade between Austria...
Environment sustainable developmentCarbon footprints are the total set of GHG, this is greenhouse gas emissions that are caused indirectly or directly by an organisation, individual, product or event (as per the UK Carbon Trust 2008). Carbon footprints are measured by taking an assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions by an individual, organisation or a nation and once the size of this carbon footprint is determined, a reducing strategy can be planned out.
Unesco headquartersThe port city of Oporto or Porto, is better known for its fortified wines than its historic port, which marks the end of the 560-mile-long Duoro River. The surrounding Douro Valley not only makes for a perfect vineyard, but the hills are one of the best places in Portugal for...
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