Friday, December 16, 2011
Living Planet: Canada and Kyoto
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Podcast Episode Summary
Canada and Kyoto: Canada pulls out of the Kyoto Protocol just one day after the close of climate talks in Durban; Sri Lanka's peace poses new problems for balancing tourism with the environment; DW visits a Dutch rooftop farm; and a bright idea wins Germany's Future Prize.
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Canada pulls out of the Kyoto ProtocolCanada delivers a symbolic blow to the Kyoto Protocol, becoming the first country to leave the troubled agreement.While the timing has surprised some, others say the move confirms a long-established trend in Canada’s political and economic direction.
Report : Cesil Fernandes, TorontoSri Lanka's peace opens a new problem for the environmentPeace is opening the door to investment in tourism in Sri Lanka, but this is also changing some facts on the ground.
Sri Lanka is discovering hard new choices between the environment and development since the recent end of its civil war.
Report: Lily Jamali and Yasmeen Qureshi, Sri LankaDW visits a Dutch rooftop farmThe Food and Agriculture Organization is the latest among many to call for more efficient land-use – one idea is planting on top of cities.Earlier this year we heard from some German agricultural scientists working on finding room for farming in cities. Now our correspondent in the Netherlands takes a look at roof top farming up close.
Report: Cintia Taylor, HaarlemA bright idea wins Germany's Future PrizeThis year's German Future Prize went to a team that may yet consign the humble light bulb to the trash heap of history.The German Future Prize was awarded on Wednesday. The accolade – which comes with 250,000 euros – honors scientific innovations that have concrete applications and are ripe for making a difference to our lives. We look at some of the short-listed ideas.
Report: Sean Sinico
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