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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing the world today. Long-term development planning must now include measures to deal with it.
Opinions and Analysis
Are new biofuels the ethical answer?
New biofuels offer a sustainable source of energy but we must consider the ethical and social implications, say Joyce Tait and Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka.
Two cultures but one message for climate change
Tackling recent controversies about climate change data requires a robust partnership between the natural and social sciences.
Policy Briefs
Six hurdles to delivering climate finance
Six key issues threaten the promise of climate finance made to the developing world at UN climate talks in Copenhagen.
11 February 2010
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Source: International Institute for Environment and Development
Improving land and water management
Better land and water management could improve yields and help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.
10 December 2009
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Source: NCCR North-South
News and Features
Temperature rise spreads malaria, scientists insist
The hotly contested idea that climate change is increasing the spread of malaria has been supported by a review of recent studies.
The marriage of science and rainmakers
Kenyan meteorologists are joining forces with traditional rainmakers to deliver communities weather forecasts as climate change takes hold.
5 March 2010
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Jamaica to receive European climate aid
3 March 2010
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Source: Jamaica Observer
Waste tea leaves could brew up biofuel
1 March 2010
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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
Information Services
More heat, more disease?
Will malaria increase or decrease with temperature rise – and is it the right question anyway?
United for climate
Natural and social scientists must join forces to explain how climate change research works
A climate for disease?
Will climate change worsen the burden of insect-borne disease? The scientific jury is still out
