Archive for June, 2008
Detailed Information on Malaria
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which infects red blood cells. Infected mosquitoes spread it. People with malaria frequently experience fever, chills, and flu-like disease. Malaria is a main cause of death worldwide. Approximately 300 million people worldwide are affected by malaria and between 1 and 1.5 million people die from [...]
Malaria – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Tips
Malaria is a disease transmitted by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. In spite of India’s National Malaria Eradication programme, this disease which had been under control has suddenly made a comeback. The resurgence of malaria is now a heavy burden on India. Most American cases of malaria develop in travelers who have recently returned [...]
What is the best place to find out about Malaria research?
I’m living in rural Cambodia and don’t really know the best way to get information about Malaria.
I need some feedback from the Green Community on this idea: Microfinance for energy efficiency?
I need some feedback from the Green Community on this idea: Microfinance for energy efficiency.
Microfinance is huge now. Kiva.org is extremely popular and growing.
What if we could reapply this web based microfinance system towards energy efficiency projects.
The projects that would be funded would be like:
1) A 2yr loan to replace refigirators at a senior citizen [...]