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A stateless man in Bangladesh.
A stateless man in Bangladesh. © Refugees International
As many as 11-15 million people living in more than 40 countries around the world do not have any citizenship, barring them from political participation, legal protections, social services, and even employment. Nonetheless, statelessness is an issue systematically overlooked by the international community. In today's news, the U.S. government's recently published annual human rights report is bringing much-needed attention to what it recognizes as "an important human rights issue."

Turning to the environmental front, our lead analysis questions whether India can maintain energy efficiency while rapidly industrializing. And in features, the head of a fifth generation family fair trade business talks about his company's historic commitment to staying green and what inspires him to be environmentally friendly today.
U.S. soldier watches over prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.
SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND, Mar 18 (OneWorld) - Dozens of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans publicly testified this weekend about crimes they committed during the course of battle -- many of which were prompted by the orders or policies laid down by superior officers.
From: OneWorld US
Image: U.S. soldier watches over prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. © U.S. Dept of Defense / Amnesty International USA
Ugandan children.
Some Ugandan policymakers are seriously considering the results of a new study that recommends more funding for youth-friendly sex education and related services to stem the spread of HIV and other diseases.
From: Guttmacher Institute
Image: Ugandan children. © Jonathan L. Wiesner / International Rescue Committee
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Vladimir, a stateless man living in Estonia.
The United States government lay extreme emphasis on the plight of the world's 11-15 million stateless people in an annual report submitted to Congress on human rights in countries around the world, note activists who are applauding the statement.
From: Refugees International
Image: Vladimir, a stateless man living in Estonia. © Refugees International
A five-year downward trend in asylum applications in industrialised countries was reversed in 2007, largely because of an increase in the number of Iraqi asylum-seekers, according to provisional statistics compiled by the UN refugee agency.
+ Carnage and Despair in Iraq
From: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
China expects India to somehow persuade the Dalai Lama to call for peace in Tibet and resume the process of negotiations, The Times of India reported.
+ 'The world will not look away'
+ Crackdown away from the eye of the media
From: Times of India
Solar energy in India.
The move towards clean energy in India reveals that rhetoric and good intentions must be boosted by government support to have a significant positive effect on the environment, writes Ben Block.
From: Worldwatch Institute
Image: Solar energy in India. © The Energy and Resources Institute
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Describing foreign assistance as vital to strengthening U.S. foreign policy and restoring American global leadership, Steve Radelet proposes a revamped global development agenda for the next U.S. president.
From: Center for Global Development
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Dr. Bronner's soaps come in tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, almond, and lavender.
For five generations Dr. Bronner's family business has manufactured organic, fair trade soap. In this interview, David Bronner discusses the company, his proudest moment as a green business owner, and much more.
From: Co-op America
Image: Dr. Bronner's soaps come in tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, almond, and lavender. © Co-op America
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Jacabamba Glacier, Peru, in 1980 (left) and 2002 (right) © Lynas
Data from close to 30 reference glaciers in nine mountain ranges indicate that between the years 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 the average rate of melting and thinning more than doubled.
From: UNEP
Image: Jacabamba Glacier, Peru, in 1980 (left) and 2002 (right) © Lynas
Rwenzori Mountains Stanley Group Glacier February 2008 ©WWF
Climate change has taken its toll on some of Africa’s highest peaks; the mountains’ glaciers are on their knees, says WWF.
From: WWF International
Image: Rwenzori Mountains Stanley Group Glacier February 2008 ©WWF


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