Archive for May 10th, 2008

Chinese antiques are being buried, bulldozed over, ground into dust, looted by excavation crews and others; permits to report artifacts ignored on a scale unknown in history. With it’s need for two more power plants each week now, China’s mountain valleys where millions now live, and for thousands of years have buried their ancestors are being moved off their farms for new power plants or hydro dams. Now, some ancient grave souls are lifting as the waters rise, creating potential for immense pollution and climate change in this area.

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Tenerife is one of the seven Canary Islands off the coast of Africa and a favourite destination in the winter for European holidays, and the island is now looking at how it can improve it’s environmental record, in both the public and private sectors.

Tenerife and Tourism

The island of Tenerife is almost completely dependent on tourism, and is a particular favourite for British tourists.

Known among many in the UK as ‘Paradise Island’ Tenerife is sunny year-round, which makes it the perfect destination for relaxing in the sun any time of the year. And they want to keep the tourists coming back.

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