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- The value of natural capital
Governments risk straying from the path of green economic growth if they do not place monetary values on natural capital such as forests, peatlands and coastal areas, according to a report published today by the World Bank. "We do not believe that current growth patterns are sustainable," said Rachel Kyte, a bank vice president, who added that recent models of economic growth have come at the expense of the environment. The Guardian (London) (5/9)      - UN nuclear inspector dies after a car accident in Iran
A United Nations nuclear inspector from South Korea died Tuesday and a Slovakian inspector was injured when their car overturned near Iran's Arak heavy-water plant, a nuclear site southwest of Tehran. Separately, the Institute for Science and International Security said satellite imagery appeared to show that Iranian authorities were removing evidence of nuclear weapons-related research at the Parchin military complex ahead of any inspection. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/8), Reuters (5/9) - Gamers are enlisted to diagnose deadly malaria
A free online crowdsourcing game designed by university researchers allows players to help pathologists pinpoint malaria-infected red blood cells. "The idea is to use crowds to get collectively better in pathologic analysis of microscopic images, which could be applicable to various telemedicine problems," said Sam Mavandadi, one of the researchers. Macworld (5/8) - Research closes in on artificial photosynthesis
Scientist Daniel Nocera has been focused on providing energy for the world's poorest people since the early 1980s. He has pursued gains in artificial photosynthesis, last year announcing advancements in developing "a cheap, playing-card-size coated-silicon sheet that, when placed in a glass of tap water and exposed to sunlight, split the water into hydrogen and oxygen." The New Yorker (subscription required) (5/14) - S. Sudan is warned of consequences of oil halt
South Sudan's suspension of oil production to prevent theft from Sudanese pipelines could devastate the fledgling country's economy and lead to governmental crisis, according to the World Bank. A memo by Marcelo Giugale, the bank's director of economic policy and poverty reduction programs for Africa, emphasizes that the government could be broke by July, with likely "social and political fragmentation, unrest and instability." ForeignPolicy.com/Turtle Bay blog (5/8) - Monique Coleman Joins UN Foundation's Girl Up Campaign
The United Nations Foundation's Girl Up campaign has announced that actress and singer Monique Coleman will join the campaign as its newest Girl Up Champion. In this role, Coleman will help inspire American teens to take action to empower girls in developing countries. Learn more. - UNAIDS launches "Believe it. Do it." action campaign
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