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The U.S. and U.K. are vowing to cease funding to foreign coal power plants and are encouraging the U.N. to do the same.  (Photo by G. Bohne) Can fair trade in India help close gulf between rich and poor? Almost 20 years since the launch of the U.K.’s fair trade movement, and with $6 billion in global sales in 2012, India has ambitions to grow the market for fair trade labeled products.  (Guardian) Poverty Matters 34 percent of marginal farmers in Punjab living below poverty line Times of India Officials: Slower health spending growth may boost jobs The new report reflects earlier studies that show lower-than-normal increases in health care costs and spending. USA TODAY Obamacare helps slow growth in health care costs Politico   UK joins US to stop funding foreign coal-power plants The U.K. joined a U.S. commitment to minimize funding of foreign coal-fired power stations as they seek to curb use of a fuel that spews twice the levels of greenhouse emissions as burning natural gas. BusinessWeek Global boom in coal plants begs for carbon solution Inside Climate News In Burma, disabled children struggle to access schools After decades of neglect to the education system, Burma has a low overall attendance rate, with about 10 percent of all school-aged children never starting school, according to the United Nations. The Irrawaddy ‘Ma Kong’ takes care of China’s abandoned disabled children Al Jazeera International Space Station’s 15th birthday The International Space Station celebrates its 15th birthday, marking the day in 1998 when a Russian rocket lifted the first piece of what is now the largest man-made structure ever built in space. NBCNews.com Special section: NASA infographic: 15 years of the International Space Station Universe Today   NGOS AND NONPROFITS Difficult work protects most vulnerable children China’s nongovernmental organizations involved in child protection, especially from sexual assaults, are needed more than ever before. China Daily Celebrate World Toilet Day with a potty The reluctance of people to talk about human waste has had an effect even in advocacy circles, where nongovernmental organizations tend to focus on the clean water aspect of the problem, rather than sanitation and hygiene. PBS NewsHour PHILANTHROPY AND AID Philippines disaster will test digital philanthropy A Pew Research Center survey found that as of 2011, digital giving has increased in popularity. People under 40 were just as likely to donate digitally as by other means. Philly.com Filipinos tap into social media know-how for relief efforts Christian Science Monitor US and UK aid groups report rapid Typhoon Haiyan giving The American Red Cross collected $11-million from U.S. donors, and that figure was expected to climb. In Britain, U.K.-based humanitarian groups, raised more than $48-million. The Chronicle of Philanthropy HUMAN RIGHTS Ontario not tracking garment makers, putting overseas workers at risk Workers rights activists say Canada’s largest province puts workers overseas at risk without an ethical sourcing policy. Toronto Star UN rights office condemns Libya violence The U.N.’s human rights office condemned violence involving militias in the Libyan capital Tripoli and urged the country’s government to bring the perpetrators to justice. Yahoo! News DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE Increase of investments in renewable energy development in Ukraine The adoption of the Law of Ukraine on Power Systems engineering will expand access to domestic renewable energy market to foreign investors. 4-Traders Capital Governor receives book on Bahrain’s development, foreign trade Historic aspects of trade in Bahrain and the development of the Bahrain economy have boosted the Kingdom’s regional and international status. They are noted in a book presented to Capital Governor. Bahrain News Agency POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he’ll delay signing of US accord on troops President Hamid Karzai told a national assembly that he supports a newly forged agreement to allow U.S. troops to remain in Afghanistan beyond 2014, but he won’t sign the deal until next spring. Washington Post Voters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, defeat measure to limit abortions Voters in Albuquerque defeated a proposal that would have outlawed most late term abortions in New Mexico’s largest city, in the first test of such a measure on a municipal ballot in the U.S. Reuters   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Refugee world: Kenya camp illustrates a global problem Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial: Census Bureau: no systematic manipulation of jobs data Detroit Free Press Editorial: At Iran nuclear talks, put trust on the table Christian Science Monitor   Site edited by: Tanya Flowers, Daniel Acosta, Amy Marie Phillips and Darling Gutierrez.   GOOD NEWS Skiing on garbage to help green ski season The garbage incinerator/ski resort is being billed as a year-round green retreat for skiers seeking powder while promoting the city’s mission to become carbon-neutral. Discovery News Presidential Medal of Freedom honors diverse group of Americans President Obama is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to 16 recipients, recognizing the achievements of a diverse group of Americans. Washington Post ENVIRONMENT Nongovernmental organizations walk out of climate talks against rich countries Over 800 representatives of various nongovernmental organizations staged a walkout from the climate negotiations citing lack of commitment from the developed countries and takeover by corporate interests. The Hindu Entire economy depends on healthy environment A new report shows the government is failing to meet around one-third of its environmental commitments Guardian 2013 global carbon emissions to reach record level LiveScience SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Eat nuts, live longer Hungry? Grab a handful of nuts. Not only are they packed with protein, but it turns out they may be the food for longevity. CNN Interview: Go nuts! A handful a day may help you live longer NBCNews.com New waterproof surface is ‘driest ever’ U.S. engineers have created the “most waterproof material ever” — inspired by nasturtium leaves and butterfly wings. BBC   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT In ‘The Music Box,’ New Orleans residents hear hope When Katrina hit New Orleans, it left behind a city full of destroyed homes. Now, artists have reclaimed one of the blighted properties in the 9th Ward — turning it into a work of art and music. NPR   Photo of the Day Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D.-Ill.) speaks at a veteran’s event. Duckworth, a Purple Heart combat vet, declined a military medical retirement and continues to drill as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Illinois Army National Guard.  (Photo by Lance Cheung)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. 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