Day: August 8, 2014

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China plans railway to India through Tibet – an annotated infographic

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China plans to extend its railway line to Tibet to the borders of India, Nepal and Bhutan once an extension to Shigatse, Tibet’s second city and a key site in Tibetan Buddhism, opens in August. Critics say the railway spurs an influx of migrants, who threaten Tibetans’ cultural integrity. Beijing believes Tibet’s mineral reserves are worth around $96bn. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading China plans railway to India through Tibet – an annotated infographic

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E&T news weekly #12 – we choose our favourite news stories from the week

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Friday August 8 2014 Tobacco for biofuel instead of cigarettes Known for being a cigarette ingredient, tobacco is now being considered as an aviation biofuel, manufactured from a nicotine-free tobacco plant, Solaris. Boeing, South African Airways and SkyNRG have carried out small scale tests, and are urging local farmers to grow Solaris instead, not only to grow a marketable biofuel crop which increases economic opportunity but could potentially reduce smoking. Robotic seal reduces stress of dementia patients Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a robotic seal to help dementia patients communicate better. The seal, PARO, is … Continue reading E&T news weekly #12 – we choose our favourite news stories from the week