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WRAP Latest on fires set by farmers which caused smog cloud, Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay
1. Various aerials of thick clouds of smoke
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2. Wide of busy street, obelisk in background shrouded in smog
3. Mid of obelisk
4. Traffic driving along road in thick smog
5. Mid of traffic in...
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Locally produced food becomes popular with consumers
London - March 2007
1. Various shots of market stalls at farmer's market
3. Close up of Brussels sprouts
4. Wide shot stall holder putting up an umbrella with 'Homebase' store in background
5. Wide shot cheese stall
6. Close up jar...
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Hundreds across the country gathered in public hearings held by the EPA Tuesday as the agency seeks public input on new regulations and clean energy standards governing power companies. (July 29)
Hundreds of people attended public hearings this week in a handful of cities across the U.S. to tell federal regulators what they think of proposed rules to cut pollution from power plants.
The Environmental Protection Agency is holding...
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INDIA: NEW DELHI: RISING TIDE OF SMOG LEAVES CITY GASPING FOR BREATH
Eng/Hindi/Nat
A rising tide of filthy smog has left Delhi gasping for breath.
The Indian capital is the fourth most polluted city in the world, and deteriorating air quality may soon push it to the top of the league.
A deadly explosion...
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Federation Council votes to ratify Kyoto accord
Moscow, Russia - 27 October 2004
1. Various exteriors of Federation Council (upper house of parliament) in Moscow
2. Plenary hall
3. Mikhail Margelov, Council's Foreign Affairs Committee Chief, speaking in parliament
4. Plenary hall
5....
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USA: WORLD WILDLIFE FUND REPORT SAYS GLOBAL WARMING IS UNDERWAY
English/Nat
A new report released Monday by the World Wildlife Fund claims global warming isn't a distant threat, but is already underway.
It says a series of natural disasters around the world highlight the damage being done to the...
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Mittal steel plant implicated in heavy pollution
1. Wide of Mittal Steel factory through the smog and smoke
2. Close-up of Mittal Steel chimney
3. Wide of factory through the smog
4. Wide of city official Muhamed Pasic sat at desk
5. Pasic walks towards the camera
6. SOUNDBITE:...
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US Treasury Sec delivers speech at China Academy of Sciences
1. Wide of news conference
2. Cutaway of reporters
3. US Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson taking to podium after greeting university official
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Henry M. Paulson, US Treasury Secretary:
"Long term structural...
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Actress speaks out to support California alternative-energy proposition
AP Entertainment/Pool Feed
Los Angeles, 16 October 2006
1. Wide conference room, with pan to cameraperson
2. MS Linda Rosenstock/UCLA School of Public Health Dean
3. UPSOUND (English) Julia Roberts/Actor:
"Some feedback to encourage a...
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EU presser at UN climate conference; Greenpeace on deforestation
Cancun
1. Wide of European Union media conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Peter Wittoeck, Head of Belgian delegation
"Let me start by illustrating this by reminding you of the fact that our heads of states and government have decided on...
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Food-tech start-ups aim to crack egg and chicken industry
These chefs are looking to crack the food industry in an entirely new way.
Funded by Silicon Valley investors and Bill Gates, this food production company is seeking to produce egg-like products from plants and beans.
Research chefs...
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US billionaire Soros comment on climate change funding
1. American billionaire George Soros entering room, being introduced by presenter, zoom in on Soros as he walks on to podium
2. Wide of Soros at podium
3. SOUNDBITE (English) George Soros, US billionaire:
"The proposal is that the...
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US energy secretary on visit to discuss renewable energy
US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz met with Chinese Executive Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli in Beijing on Monday to discuss environmental and energy cooperation between the two countries.
After meeting Zhang, Moniz delivered a speech to...
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CHINA: SHANGHAI: POLLUTION ISSUES
Mandarin/Nat
Environmental issues will be the main focus of talks between Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji and Vice President Al Gore in Washington on Friday.
The meeting of the Sino-U-S Environment Forum will be the second time the two...
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JAPAN: TOYOTA UNVEILS THE PRIUS - THE FIRST PETROL-ELECTRICITY CAR
Japanese/English
Toyota has introduced the first car that uses a hybrid of petrol and electricity for power.
The Prius (pron: PREEH-us) four-door small sedan will sell only in Japan and will cost 2.15 million Japanese yen or...
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Howard takes on rival Rudd in election debate
1. Wide of stage
2. Pan across audience
3. SOUNDBITE (English): John Howard, Australian Prime Minister:
"Let me make it clear that we will sign a new international agreement that includes all of the major emitters. I mean, at the...
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An environmentally friendly vessel docks in Brussels
Brussels - February 27, 2008
1. Wide exterior clean ship 'Victoria' docking into Brussels' harbour
2. Mid of clean ship
3. Close of ship
4. Wide of workers on barge
5. Mid of worker with rope
6. Wide of banner reading "Cleanest Ship"
7....
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China's bulging population at threat from heart disease
China's increasingly bulging bellies are at threat from cardiovascular diseases and heart attacks, according to The Lancet.
12% of the population in China is obese according to China Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Research...
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Attorney: US VW settlements strong message
Volkswagen is going to pay up to 15.3 (b) billion US dollars to settle consumer lawsuits and government allegations that it cheated on emissions tests.Up to 10 billion will go to 475,000 owners of Volkswagens or diesel Audis who thought...
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Green cars may help reduce air pollution in China
It's a name that many Chinese car-buyers might associate with high performance, luxurious interiors, attention to detail, and a hefty price tag.
But British automaker Bentley wants its cars to also be famous in China for its...
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Free rides for all local residents on city's public transport
1. Low-angle shot of tram approaching, passing camera
2. Various of trams
3. Close up of bus sign reading "Estonia"
4. Wide of bus moving away from traffic lights
5. People getting on and off bus
6. Adviser to Deputy Mayor of Tallinn...
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First international green technology trade fair
It's hoped Argentina's first international green technology trade fair will boost regional business.
Company leaders from South America are looking to exploit the potential of harnessing energy from the sun and wind.
The solar and wind...
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VW unveils new electric car at Paris show
Volkswagen unveiled on Wednesday a new electric concept car in Paris as part of the company's pivot from diesel to more electric models as it struggles to recover from a scandal over 11 million cars that were rigged to evade diesel...
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Smog takes its toll on New Delhi residents
The news that the Indian capital is one of the dirtiest cities in the world is three years old. However the awareness that it's toxic enough to leave its citizens chronically ill and require long-term lifestyle changes is only now being...