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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
Opinions and Analysis
Bringing agriculture and health back together
Agriculture and health experts must work together to tackle disease, poverty and malnutrition, says development expert Jeff Waage.
Social networks can warn of disease after disasters
Social networks quickly gather data on possible disease outbreaks after natural disasters, writes biosurveillance expert James Wilson.
Policy Briefs
Controlling insect pests with GM technology
Genetically modified insects provide a new method for controlling insect-borne diseases and agricultural insect pests.
8 July 2010
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Source: The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
Mobilising local institutes to aid rural adaptation
Local institutions are key to helping rural smallholders mitigate and adapt to climate change.
22 April 2010
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Source: CGIAR Systemwide Program on Collective Action and Property Rights (CAPRi)
News and Features
Pakistan flood data wasted, say critics
Scientists have amassed and processed plenty of data on the Pakistan floods, but there are bottlenecks to its use downstream, say scientists.
3 September 2010
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New maize could prepare farmers for climate change
Maize productivity could soar with new drought-tolerant maize varieties as adverse climatic changes loom.
Practical Guides
Navigating your way around a REDD story
Tips for journalists reporting on issues surrounding the proposed scheme to pay developing countries to protect their forests.
16 December 2009
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Source: Panos London
