News Bowl - Week of November 29th
Gardner, Frank (Correspondent). "BBC News - Leaks Expose US and UK Fears over Pakistan Arms." BBC - Homepage. 30 Nov. 2010. Web 30 Nov. 2010.
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Wikileaks is an organization that spills classified information (governmental, religious, corporate, and organizational documents) anonymously. Recently, a leak of information has lead the US and its allies to believe that unstable Pakistan has nuclear weaponry. In the words of a senior UK official, "[Britain had] deep concerns about the safety and security of Pakistan's nuclear weapons." Islamists in Pakistan have been searching for power, and diplomats from many of the US' allies have concern for this. Because of their strong religious beliefs, many Muslim Pakistanis have been easily hired to protect the nuclear facilities. In order to help prevent further leaks of confidential information, the US has taken all government documents off of military computers for the time being.
Black, Richard. "BBC News - Carbon Counting Is 'good for Business" BBC - Homepage. 30 Nov. 2010. Web 30 Nov. 2010.
Only 22% of businesses in the United States and the United Kingdom voluntarily report their carbon emissions, but of this portion, all companies agree -- the benefits of examining greenhouse gas emissions outweigh the cost (an average of 15,000 euros a year). A recent study, conducted by two non-profit organizations and funded by the the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra), showed that companies who report greenhouse gas emissions create a motivation to reduce their carbon footprint. An example of this would be in how companies have measured their carbon output and decided to take more fuel efficient routes -- routes that also cost them less money. Many people in the UK want the government to act on these findings. The Climate Change Act will take effect in 2012, making all companies report their carbon emissions in this way.
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