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Pakistan’s reaction to Obama speech
President Obama said one of the three pillars to success in Afghanistan was Pakistan. Many in Pakistan have reacted negatively to that. The official reaction in Pakistan has been somewhat muted, but the press is speaking out strongly against the President’s new plan. The World’s Jason Margolis is looking at Pakistani reaction in today’s show. (Audio available after 5PM Eastern)
President Obama’s Afghanistan plan
Special coverage of President Obama’s speech on The World:
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President Barack Obama has ordered 30,000 more US troops to Afghanistan but warned America would begin to withdraw its military forces by 2011. World security was at stake, Mr Obama said in his address to the nation at West Point, calling for more allied troops. Download MP3
Bhopal: An unlikely legacy
The 1984 gas leak in Bhopal India destroyed the lives of more than half a million people. But in the United States, the disaster led to a sea of changes that have made for a safer environment. The World’s Multimedia Science Journalist, Rhitu Chatterjee, reports on today’s show. (Audio available after 5PM EST)
World Science Forum: Preventing future Bhopals
A quarter century after the disaster at Bhopal, toxic chemicals continue to threaten lives in the developing world. Chemical spills poison Chinese rivers. Toxic waste sickens people in West Africa. What can be done to safeguard the public in developing countries? What role can consumers and investors in the developed world play? Later today, in the World Science Forum we talk to Henrik Selin. Join the discussion after 3PM EST.
Ontario’s green energy plan
Ontario’s new green energy plan is the most ambitious in North America. It would phase out coal-fired power plants within five years and agressively push renewables and conservation. Opponents say it will push up energy costs and harm business and consumers. Anita Elash has the story from Toronto.
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Welcome to PRI's The World
PRI’s The World is a one-hour, weekday radio news magazine offering a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe. Hosted by Marco Werman. Anchor Lisa Mullins is on sabbatical. Wednesday’s show, December 2, 2009:
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