Protest against skyscraper Oct 11, 2009
Prominent local historian Lev Lurye slammed the Gazprom project as a threat to the city's well-preserved centre, which dates back to pre-Soviet times and is considered a landmark of world cultural heritage by Unesco ... Gazprom and city officials have vowed to press on despite criticism from residents, top Russian cultural figures and Unesco, which says Saint Petersburg could be removed from its world heritage list if the tower is built. (iAfrica.com)
Egypt takes it back Oct 11, 2009
The museums base their approach on the 1970 UNESCO convention on illicit trafficking in works of art, which exempts transfers carried out before the convention was drawn up. For instance, Hass says the bust of Nefertiti was covered in clay and shipped secretly to Germany following its discovery by German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt in December 1912. (iAfrica.com)
Egypt defends split with Louvre Oct 9, 2009
CAIRO - Egypt s decision to cut ties with the Louvre museum had nothing to do with the loss last month in the country s bid to head Paris-based UNESCO, the country s chief archeologist said yesterday ... Hosny, a painter who has been Egypt s culture minister for more than two decades, was initially seen as the front-runner for the UNESCO job, which would have made him the first Arab to hold the position ... Trying to save his UNESCO campaign, Hosny wrote in the French newspaper Le Monde that the... (Boston Globe)
UNESCO Gets off the Track Again Oct 6, 2009
If not, why do we allow the United States to use our taxpayers' money to pay dues for membership in UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) ... We enjoyed a nearly 20-year splendid absence from UNESCO's expensive gatherings in Paris of foreign bureaucrats promoting globalist mischief ... President George W. Bush put us back in UNESCO in 2003 as part of his steady retreat from Reaganism and devotion to an undefined new world order. (Townhall.com)
Indonesia disaster Oct 2, 2009
Bln depan 02 Nov Unesco mengakui Koteka sebagai warisan budaya indonesia, mari pd tgl trsbt kita sama2 memakai koteka. INGAT. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Tsunami Death Toll Reaches 155 as International Aid Reaches Samoan Islands Oct 2, 2009
Unesco coordinates the alarm system. Residents in American Samoa had no warning of the tsunami that came within minutes of the quake, David Bouslough, a local doctor, told Radio New Zealand. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Tango gets a bit of star recognition from the UN Oct 1, 2009
The 24 members of UNESCO s Intergovernmental Committee of Intangible Heritage granted the tango dance and its music protected cultural status at the panel s meeting in Abu Dhabi. The designation may make Argentina and Uruguay, which both claim to be tango s birthplace, eligible to receive financial assistance from the fund for safeguarding cultural traditions. (Boston Globe)
Ketsana Death Toll Rises to 41 in Vietnam Sep 30, 2009
Quang Nam is the home of the ancient city of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Another four died in Thua Thien Hue province, said disaster official Dang Van Minh. (CBS News)
Multi-talented Sep 25, 2009
He and his brother Wladimir work for the UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) which supports more than 180 projects in 87 countries. He twice ran for mayor of Kiev, , has been a member of the city council there, and represents the country at many social and political events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Egyptian says Jews kept him from UN job Sep 24, 2009
Farouk Hosny was defeated on Tuesday by Bulgarian diplomat Irina Bokova in a tight race for the position of UNESCO chair ... While he later apologized and Israel said it had withdrawn its opposition to his candidacy, several prominent Jewish activists spoke out against his UNESCO bid. (Boston Globe)
Bulgarian chosen to head Unesco Sep 23, 2009
Ms Bokova has been Bulgaria's delegate at Unesco since 2005. The UN cultural and scientific organisation Unesco has chosen its new leader, former Bulgarian Foreign Minister Irina Bokova ... It took five days and five rounds of voting to choose the new Unesco head. (BBC News -- Europe)
Somali Islamists 'ban' UN books Sep 21, 2009
"Some UN agencies like Unesco are supplying Somali schools with textbooks to try to teach our children un-Islamic subjects," Mr Rage said at a graduation ceremony for Koranic students, reports the Reuters news agency. "I call upon all Somali parents not to send their youngsters to schools with curriculum supported by the UN agencies.". (BBC News -- Africa)
Trading place Sep 16, 2009
Professor Graciela Chichilnisky is Unesco professor of mathematics and economics at Columbia University, New York, and has worked extensively in the Kyoto Protocol process, creating and designing the carbon market. She is also co-author of the book Saving Kyoto, which is published by New Holland. (BBC News -- Science)
Inspired by a good Book Sep 9, 2009
Today is International Literacy Day, founded in 1967 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO. The 2003 National Assessment of Literacy estimated that 39 percent of Americans or 93 million adults lack functional literacy. That means they cannot carry out everyday functions that require reading skills. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
China News 2009.09.07 Sep 9, 2009
Mount Lushan, in China's Jiangxi Province was included into the UNESCO list of the world's natural and cultural heritage sites in December 1996. Agricultural produce for Russia. (Xinhuanet, China)
Venice port expansion raises concerns Sep 8, 2009
The debate illustrates the complex and often controversial balancing act between protecting the UNESCO world heritage site and exploiting a seaport that gives easy access to prosperous areas of northern Italy and central Europe, as well as rapidly developing markets in the Balkans. The report drawn up for the Italian Senate outlines ongoing and future work, including the continued dredging of passages in the shallow lagoon to allow larger vessels in and the construction of a new shipping... (Boston Globe)
World Heritage: Mt Wutai Sep 5, 2009
For hundreds of years, pilgrims and travellers alike have been spellbound by the serenity of this place and its unique setting, and earlier this year, Mt Wutai was honoured by Unesco by being inscribed on its World Heritage List ... Another temple lauded by Unesco is Foguang Temple, built at around the same time as Pusading Temple ... Summing up, Unesco said of Mt Wutai: Overall, the buildings on the site present a catalogue of the way Buddhist architecture developed and influenced palace... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
U.S. Conservatives Attack UNESCO's Sex-Ed Guidelines Sep 4, 2009
That's what the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) thought ... The guidelines, which UNESCO is still preparing, recommend that national governments, education ministries and school systems around the world provide students with more sex education at an earlier age than what they usually get now ... The goal is simple: with contraception often not an option in many parts of the world and vaccines to prevent diseases like AIDS still unavailable UNESCO hopes that... (Time.com)
Malaysia ranked 11th most preferred study destination Aug 29, 2009
The percentage was taken from the Unesco Institute for Statistics. Mohamed Khaled said the ministrys drive to liberalise higher education would not result in an influx of foreign institutions. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
1U.N. Report Advocates Teaching Masturbation to 5-Year-Olds» Aug 28, 2009
The U.N.'s Economic, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) released a 98-page report in June offering a universal lesson plan for kids ranging in age from 5-18, an "informed approach to effective sex, relationships" and HIV education that they say is essential for "all young people." ... Turner was disturbed by UNESCO's plans to explain to children as young as nine about the safety of legal abortions, and to advocate and "promote the right to and access to safe abortion" for everyone over... (Fox News)
Boston, Kyoto celebrate 50 years as sister cities Aug 27, 2009
With 2,000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, Kyoto is a UNESCO world heritage site. It also is home to 37 universities, paralleling Boston s role as a national center of education excellence. (Boston Globe)
Bavarian exquisite retreats and romantic hideaways Aug 27, 2009
Ruled and historically impressioned by the mighty Romans, the petite UNESCO World Heritage city of Regensburg on the Danube is home to an avant garde address. We discovered the Hotel Goliath, a neatly compact and small landmark packed with thrilling, bright design complements at every nook and turn. (India Times)
'Teach 5-year-olds about masturbation' Aug 27, 2009
A June report from the United Nations Economic, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recommended that children as young as five should receive mandatory sexual education that would teach even pre-kindergarteners about masturbation and topics like gender violence ... The UNESCO report, called "International Guidelines for Sexuality Education," separates children into four age groups: 5-to-8-year-olds, 9-to-12-year-olds, 12-to-15-year-olds and 15-to-18-year-olds. (India Times, India)
The colours of Malaysia Aug 23, 2009
Set in the Unesco World Heritage city of George Town, Penang, Chews documentary centres on 80-year-old Lee Beng Chuan, the last living handmade joss stick maker. There is a rich heritage in this story because Mr Lee is a living heritage. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Germans, Poles rebury WWII remains Aug 15, 2009
The first bones were found in October by construction workers digging foundations for a five-star hotel by the red-brick medieval Malbork Castle, a tourist attraction and UNESCO World Heritage site. It took three months for the magnitude of the grave to become clear. (Boston Globe)
Major Jackson tribute planned for Vienna Aug 11, 2009
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Schoenbrunn dates to the 14th century, but its best known for more recent occupants: members of the royal Habsburg dynasty, which ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Jermaine Jackson said, in a statement on World Awards Medias Web site, that the concert was conceived as an annual event to keep alive not only Michael Jacksons music, but his spirit as well. (MSNBC -- Music)
Painting the town Aug 4, 2009
The ancient city centre, which is a Unesco World Heritage Site, is home to some of the most stunning monuments and architecture to be found anywhere in the world. From the Trevi Fountain to the Coliseum, from the Pantheon to Bernini's Four Rivers creation in Piazza Navona, it has a rich fabric of history that many believe is gradually being unpicked by the sprayers. (BBC News -- Europe)
Click to read: Jackson Said Tour Preps Were "Killing" Him Aug 1, 2009
"As the world continues to mourn the loss of a great artist, the Guiness World Record book remembers Michael Jackson instead as the king of charity. The Millenium issue listed the music legend under Most Charities Supported By A Pop Star, with a staggering 39 international organizations including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the American Cancer Society. Those are only the known ones however, as Jackson was also prone to giving away impulsively and anonymously. Jackson had been known to hand... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Day dedicated to abandoned isles Jul 30, 2009
Page last updated at 05:57 GMT, Thursday, 30 July 2009 06:57 UK. St Kilda became a tourist destination in the 1800s. (BBC News -- UK)
Macau chief Ho goes out with a whimper Jul 29, 2009
To supplement Macau's tourism appeal, Ho worked with China's central government in Beijing to get a dozen sites in the historic center of Macau placed on the United Nations' UNESCO World Heritage List to help preserve Macau's centuries-old legacy as a meeting point between East and West. The World Heritage designation is one of the few achievements of Ho's administration that's universally applauded. (Asia Times Online)
Remains of 3 Buffalo Soldiers to be reburied in NM Jul 19, 2009
UNESCO: Invasion seriously harmed historic Babylon. Iraq's U.S.-led invaders inflicted serious damage on Babylon, driving heavy machinery over sacred paths, bulldozing hilltops and digging trenches through one of the world's greatest archaeological sites, experts for UNESCO said Thursday ... UNESCO officials stressed that the damage didn't begin with the U.S. military's arrival nor fully end after it left. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The language of world Jul 14, 2009
However, the fact that I was able to study French at the Sorbonne in Paris my senior year of college not only expanded my academic and employment opportunities, including work at the United Nations and UNESCO, but also broadened my interaction with French language speakers around the world and afforded the joy of appreciating more fully the rich body of knowledge available in the French language. Herschelle S. Challenor is a former dean and professor at Clark Atlanta University. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obituaries in the news Jul 13, 2009
"Cocolo" incorporates African music, Biblical and medieval legends, Christmas caroling and scenes such as "David and Goliath" and "Cowboys and Indians," according to U.N. cultural agency UNESCO, which proclaimed it an Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2005. The dancing drama tradition began among slave descendants who arrived in the Caribbean country in the mid-1800s to work in sugarcane fields. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
US blamed for role in damaging Babylon Jul 10, 2009
BAGHDAD - Iraq s US-led invaders inflicted serious damage on Babylon, driving heavy machinery over sacred paths, bulldozing hilltops, and digging trenches through one of the world s greatest archeological sites, UNESCO said yesterday ... UNESCO officials stressed that the damage didn t begin with the US military s arrival, nor fully end after it left ... UNESCO aims to make the 4,000-year-old city fit for the coveted title of World Heritage site, so that what happened to Babylon can t ever... (Boston Globe)
Visit Barcelona's Vicky Cristina Mo... Jul 7, 2009
It didn't take Golden Globes winner Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona to make the capital of Catalonia a top travel destination - 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites already did that ... Barcelona s iconic Modernista (Art Nouveau) buildings capture the imagination even of travelers who have no particular interest in architecture, and Woody Allen chose five of the highlights, four by Antoni Gaudi and all of them among Barcelona s nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (Suite101.com)
Africa: GM Sorghum Test Approved Jul 6, 2009
The IAASTD was launched as an intergovernmental process, with a multi-stakeholder Bureau, under the co-sponsorship of the FAO, GEF, UNDP, UNEP, UNESCO, the World Bank and WHO.. Elfrieda Pschorn-Strauss, programme officer for GRAIN Africa, an organisation that promotes the sustainable management and use of agricultural biodiversity, says, "It is not for the South African government to decide, on behalf of the rest of Africa, that they may approve an industrial project which will result in the... (allAfrica.com)
Haiti’s landscape masks troubled past Jul 5, 2009
UNESCO added both the Citadelle and Sans-Souci to its list of World Heritage Sites in 1982, noting that these monuments serve as universal symbols of liberty, being the first monuments to be constructed by black slaves who had gained their freedom. As our horses weave their way up the dirt road, dramatic mountains roll out before us. (Boston Globe)
Welcome to Vilnius! Jun 30, 2009
With its winding, narrow medieval cobble-stoned streets lined by an impressive mix of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and classical-style buildings, in 1994 Vilnius's tourist-magnet old town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the year ahead Vilnius promises 900 special events, 60 percent of which will be free of charge and open to the public. (iAfrica.com)
Aqueduct crowned world 'wonder' Jun 28, 2009
Pontcysyllte aqueduct was added to the list of World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) ... The aqueduct's honour was confirmed by a panel representing 21 nations at a Unesco meeting in the Spanish city of Seville. (BBC News)
Fans around world mourn Michael Jackson Jun 27, 2009
The Nelson Mandela Childrens Fund, UNESCO and the Red Cross were given proceeds from a huge benefit concert in Germany in 1999 that featured Jackson and other international stars. Former Beatle Paul McCartney, who recorded with Jackson before they had a falling out over ownership of the Beatles catalogue, said his prayers went to Jacksons family and fans. (MSNBC -- Music)
First Europeans were cannibals: Experts Jun 25, 2009
We know that they practiced cannibalism, said Jose Maria Bermudez de Castro, one of the co-directors of the Atapuerca project, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A study of the remains revealed that they turned to cannibalism to feed themselves and not as part of a ritual, that they ate their rivals after killing them, mostly children and adolescents. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
2nd home for lions in trouble Jun 23, 2009
The Serengeti Park, a Unesco World Heritage site, is spread across more than 14,000 sq km, whereas Gir has an area of just over 1,000 sq km. Despite the sprawling size of Serengeti, the African lions fell to the onslaught of the viral disease, he maintains. 00004000 Besides, inbreeding over a period of time can render a population confined to a single area genetically weak, as they don't get the chance to mate with stronger partners from other geographical areas, making them more prone to... (India Times, India)
* Klitschko goes for double jeopardy in Chagaev clash Jun 20, 2009
Since I often travel in my role as an UNESCO -Ambassador, I am often in the tropical institute getting injections. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Egyptian u-turn on Israeli books Jun 16, 2009
The decision comes in the wake of recent criticism of Culture Minister Farouk Hosni, who is bidding to become the next head of Unesco ... A spokesman for the ministry said he hoped to have an agreement signed with their English and French publishers by early July - a good two months before the Unesco decision ... Unesco, based in Paris, is responsible for promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture. (BBC News -- Africa)
South Africa: Zapiro - 'Zapping' for Democracy Jun 5, 2009
In October 1993, six months before the uhuru elections of April 1994, a high-level ANC delegation, led by Nelson Mandela, came to UNESCO headquarters in Paris to address the executive board, the organisation's policy -making body. The delegation, which included Thabo Mbeki and Bantu Holomisa among others, was very warmly welcomed by the UNESCO audience - but all eyes were on Mandela. (allAfrica.com)
Ghana: Elearning Conference Shows How ICTs Empower Education Jun 5, 2009
eLearning Africa will be officially opened by the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Abdoulaye Wade, followed by a panel of highly renowned eLearning experts and executives from organisations and companies such as NEPAD, UNESCO and NComputing. Beginning on Wednesday with 19 pre-conference events, the event will feature 60 sessions and 20 best practice demonstrations that cover current aspects of eLearning development in Africa. (allAfrica.com)
Julius E. Coles to Retire from Africare Jun 2, 2009
The recipient of several prestigious awards including the James Madison Medal from Princeton University and the Morehouse College National Alumnus of the Year, Coles has also been a member or served on the board of numerous well-known organizations including the National Academy of Public Administration, the Council of Foreign Relations, and the UNESCO International Commission on the Gor;e Memorial (Senegal). Mr. Coles looks forward to retiring to his home town of Atlanta, Georgia, where he will... (allAfrica.com)
In-depth Look At Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine Life, Ecosystems May 28, 2009
Nominated for consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Papah naumoku kea Marine National Monument is administered jointly by three co-trustees the Department of Commerce, Department of the Interior and the state of Hawaii and represents a cooperative conservation approach to protecting the entire ecosystem. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Ida: Humankind's Earliest Ancestor! (Not Really) May 23, 2009
Indeed, the Messel Pit is such a rich source of well-preserved fossils that it's been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (). (Time.com)
Herbert Frank York, nuclear physicist, dies May 23, 2009
He headed the U.S. delegation to a UNESCO conference in 1965 on the application of science and technology; and served as U.S. ambassador and chief negotiator for the Comprehensive Test Ban negotiations in Geneva between 1979 and 1981. The Cold War and the race to beat the Soviet Union in scientific and military achievement meant that Professor York's career touched on many influential institutions, including the National Science Foundation, NASA and the Department of Energy, said Professor Mark... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
SUBVERSE: Money on English May 19, 2009
UNESCO studies and romantic intellectuals have done enough to confuse the issue. But here's a simple, practical test one can put to politicians: which schools are they sending their own children to. (India Times, India)
"For CARTaGENE to be a success, it must recruit 20,000 people between 40 and 69 years of age." - Dr. Claude Laberge May 18, 2009
She served as Chair of the International Ethics Committee of the Human Genome Organization (HUGO) from 1996 to 2004 and from 1993 to 1997, was member of the UNESCO International Bioethics Committee, which drafted the Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights. She is also the co-founder of the International Institute of Research in Ethics and Biomedicine (IIREB) and a researcher with the Quebec R;seau de m;decine de g;n;tique appliqu;e (Network of Applied Genetic Medicine; RMGA). (Canada Newswire)
Traveling back in time to ancient Ethiopia May 12, 2009
Ethiopia boasts eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites but decades of hunger, conflict and political instability have kept its palaces, obelisks and castles off the beaten track for even the most intrepid visitors to Africa. Tourism represents just 2. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Trying to save a language May 11, 2009
In the United States, 70 Native languages could disappear in the next decade, including the Mandan language, according to UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. "I'm the last one to be speaking the Nu'eta language," Benson said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
What does tourisms future look like? Hottest trends May 10, 2009
One of the newest riverboats is the Mekong Sun, a 28-passenger Laotian-built vessel that follows a formerly inaccessible stretch of the Mekong River from Vientiane, past the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, and into the Golden Triangle. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Uncle Sam gets stressed May 8, 2009
"Now, participation in UNESCO is very important, but we can save this money and still participate using e-mail and teleconferencing and a small travel budget," Obama said. Republicans blasted the cuts as a meaninglessly small share of the federal budget. (Salon)
Remarks of President Barack Obama May 8, 2009
This is an office that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars to employ one person as a representative to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO. Participation in UNESCO is very important. But we can save this money and still participate using e-mail, teleconferencing, and a small travel budget. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Largest lake under threat May 5, 2009
It was designated a World Heritage Site by Unesco because a high proportion of its rich fauna and flora cannot be found anywhere else. Perhaps the most alarming imminent threat stems from the dependence of the lake's food web on large, endemic diatoms, which are vulnerable to expected reductions in the length of time the lake is frozen each winter. (India Times, India)
Time to visit Iceland? Apr 28, 2009
Iceland is known for its breathtaking scenery, including the Blue Lagoon hot springs, spouting geysers, plunging waterfalls, and glaciers and volcanoes, as well as the Thingvellir national park, a UNESCO world heritage site. Advertisements for national carrier Icelandair have popped up in newspapers everywhere and special promotions are all over the Internet. (iAfrica.com)
Faster detection Apr 16, 2009
A Malaysian scientist wins the Unesco-LOreal award for her research into faster and safer detection of infectious diseases ... Coupled with her passion for science, it was befitting that Chan won the 2009 Unesco-LOral For Women In Science (FWIS) International Fellowships Award recently ... Malaysian Dr Chan Yean Yean is among the 15 researchers worldwide who won the 2009 Unesco-LOral For Women In Science (FWIS) International Fellowships Award in Paris. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cambodia leader talks down clash Apr 5, 2009
1962: International court awards temple to Cambodia; surrounding land remains undesignated 1970s-1990s: Khmer Rouge guerrillas occupy site 2001-2002: Thai troops block access over water row July 2008: Unesco lists temple as a World Heritage Site July 2008: Thai FM quits after court rules he violated constitution or backing Cambodia's Unesco bid July 2008: Both sides move troops to temple area Oct 2008: Two Cambodian troops die as soldiers exchange fire. Each side accused the other of firing... (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Apr 5, 2009
Ma also praised the temple for receiving honorable mention at the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award in 2003 for its ambitious restoration project and said his administration would work harder to promote traditional culture. The nations best folklore performance troupes will perform at 10am on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Lingering pain Mar 27, 2009
Groups representing the survivors and victims of the tragedy appealed to Unesco earlier this month for the Union Carbide plant to be preserved as an Industrial Heritage Site of international importance, so that the building would stand as a memorial to the disaster and educate future generations ... Other Unesco Industrial Heritage Sites include the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz. (BBC News -- Health)
Gabon establishes national ethics committee Mar 27, 2009
Consequently, with complementary support of other partners including WHO, UNESCO, AMANET and the Institut Pasteur of Dakar the Committee was officially established ... Negotiations are currently underway to include the committee in UNESCO's Global Ethics Observatory Database ... Currently, a number of organisations such as EDCTP, WHO, UNESCO, AMANET, COHRED and others are working hand-in-hand to help those countries to create and strengthen their institutional and National Bioethics Committees. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Antarctic eco-warrior Mar 24, 2009
His polar icewalks gained international attention and in 1992 he was asked to speak at the UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, later gaining an OBE and being appointed Special Envoy to the Director General of UNESCO in recognition of his work. At the Earth Summit in Rio he committed to a "global mission" to remove 1,500 tons of waste from Antarctica. (CNN -- International)
