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The Bottom BillionThursday, 8 Jan 2009 | Radio National Breakfast

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The billion poorest people in the world are trapped in a state of stagnated development while the rest of the developing world continues to push ahead in leaps and bounds. [more]

The humble brickWednesday, 7 Jan 2009 | RN By Design

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The first alluvial clay was actually found in the first two weeks of European settlement at Sydney's Cockle Bay. [more]

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BrazilSaturday, 3 Jan 2009 | Saturday Breakfast RN

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In 2001, the chief economist for Goldman Sachs, Jim O'Neill, coined the term BRICs to describe Brazil, Russia, India and China. [more]

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Economic crisesTuesday, 30 Dec 2008 | Radio National Breakfast

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Since news of the global financial crisis began spreading around the world a few months ago we've been hearing all kinds of opinions and predictions about just how devastating it could be for the economies of individual countries and for globalisation. [more]

Tourism forecastTuesday, 30 Dec 2008 | Radio National Breakfast

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As many Australians enjoy their annual summer holiday new forecasts released this morning are predicting a serious slump for the tourism industry. [more]

Bury, burn or compost?Sunday, 28 Dec 2008 | Background Briefing

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There's a boom in funerals around the corner as the Boomers face mortality, but neither cemeteries nor crematoria are eco-friendly. [more]

Realising the potential of desert environmentsWednesday, 24 Dec 2008 | RN Australia Talks

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Nearly three quarters of Australia is desert, you know. [more]

Maalika: Valerie Browning in AfricaMonday, 22 Dec 2008 | Life Matters

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Valerie Browning has led a remarkable life by any measure. [more]

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Resilient cities and the crashSunday, 21 Dec 2008 | Ockham's Razor

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The financial crash has an enormous impact on the global situation and Australia is no exception. [more]

Nature's numbersSunday, 21 Dec 2008 | Background Briefing

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Our economy may fall over, but it's not just about the financial meltdown. [more]