(AFX UK Focus) 2010-05-01 03:36 BOJ’s new facility to target environment, R&D- Nikkei

TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan will set up a new lending facility aimed at banks that make loans to environment business, energy business and research and development, Japan’s Nikkei business daily reported on Saturday. The central bank announced on Friday it would consider new ways to bolster growth, saying Japan needed to raise productivity, even as it signalled deflation may end …

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Snippets of our environment

Toppling the mountain of books on environment SU AZIZ has on her desk, the five below have a restful and informative way of relating to most

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$2 Million Raised at Green Auction

Earth Day’s 40th anniversary saw the Christie’s salesroom sporting a green carpet instead of the traditional red carpet, packed with celebrities, art collectors and environmentalists. The ‘Green Auction’ was an interesting one, and raked in a massive $2 million; with all proceeds going to an environmental charity.

Some of the items on auction included a Girard-Perragaux white gold and diamond encrusted watch, a Damien Hirst painting, a chance to play a game of golf with Bill Clinton and 18 other items. Stars like Chevy Chase and Salma Hayek were among the spirited bidders, while some preferred to remain anonymous. Chase was also the emcee at the auction.

The live auction was part of a collective event named ‘A Bid to Save the Earth’ which also included an online auction and other fund-raising activities. The proceeds from all these events will be split amongst environmental organizations such as Central Park Conservancy, Natural Resources Defence Council, Conservation International and Oceana.

A Central Park tour and lunch with actress Candice Bergen was one of the items up for auction while a six-person trip to Botswana, which would be guided by Nat Geo’s Chief Editor, reached $150,000. The golf date with Clinton was won for a $80,000.

Other celebrities at the Green Auction included Ted Danson, Sam Waterston, Matt Lauer and Brian Williams.

The online silent auction racked up around $500,000 with Christie’s saying it could top the $1 million mark when it closes on May 6th.

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Iran environment in grave danger

Iran’s Department of the Environment has warned that Iran is among the 10 countries which cause the most environmental destruction in the world.

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Salem’s mayoral candidates discuss their approach to environment

Although tackling Salem’s unemployment might be job one for the next mayor, that person also will be tasked with another major issue: protecting and improving the environment.

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Environment Minister Nancy Heppner to meet with conservation groups about Wildlife Habitat Protection Act

Environment Minister Nancy Heppner apologized Thursday to conservation groups that felt they weren’t consulted about a government plan to sell some protected Crown land, and pledged to meet with them again next week.

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3. Hunt for culprits who have made billions and damaged environment

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is on a nationwide hunt for sand thieves who have not only raked in billions of ringgit but also caused massive damage to the environment.

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Oil Spill May Have Negative Impact On Environment

Crews continue to battle the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and as it moves closer to shore, the impact to the environment could be enormous.

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Entertainment › Norika Fujiwara xampaigns for environment

Actress Norika Fujiwara, 38, “talent” Hideyuki Nakayama, 42, and popular child star Seijiro Kato, 8, are campaigning for the environment in a new promotion created…

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