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Jan 29, 2015: The World Resources Institute released installment nine of it's "Creating a Sustainable Food Future" project. The installment, entitled Avoiding Bioenergy Competition for Food Crops and Land, reports three major findings: Dedicating crops … Continue reading World Resources Institute | Creating a Sustainable Food Future
Jan 27, 2015: About 300 Holocaust survivors, along with French President François Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and Polish President Bronisław Komorowski gathered for a memorial at the former Auschwitz Nazi death camp today, on … Continue reading The 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz | International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The I Am documentary film, created by former Hollywood movie director Tom Shadyac, came about as a result of a potentially life-threatening injury to Tom which caused him to ask the question "What do I … Continue reading I Am Documentary Film
Jan 1, 2015: Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual New Year speech. In the speech, Putin lauded the annexation of Crimea, encouraged Russian nationalism, and sent a message to President Obama about "the … Continue reading Russian President Vladimir Putin Delivers 2015 New Year Speech
Jun 5, 2015: On May 31, 2015, the completed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment prepared by Environmental Resources Management was presented to Nicaraguan authorities. Nicaragua Says Study Finds Canal 'Viable'; No Details Public | ABC … Continue reading The Nicaragua Canal