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Climate Change & Energy: Greenhouse gases

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Developing countries are under increasing pressure to curb their emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane that are at the root of global climate change.

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Opinions and Analysis

Earth from space Science must guide us towards a more sustainable future

A meeting in London this week will show whether science can not only diagnose our environmental crisis but also provide effective solutions.

23 March 2012 | EN | ES | 中文

Delegates at COP-17 Developing world must lead on green economic policy

Yet more failure to make much progress on climate change in Durban means that developing countries must exert stronger political pressure.

30 December 2011 | EN | ES | FR

UN human development index must be revised

23 November 2011 | EN
Source: Nature

Policy Briefs

Using deforestation research to inform climate policy

Research into deforestation can help inform policies to reduce carbon emissions from forests.

8 July 2009 | EN
Source: CIFOR

Reducing emissions from forest degradation

Tackling forest degradation is an essential element for any global climate deal hoping to reduce forest emissions.

8 July 2009 | EN
Source: The Nature Conservancy


News and Features

Pakistan’s renewable energy awaits tapping

Pakistan is unable to tap its renewable energy wealth for poor policies.

23 May 2012 | EN

Science academies urge action on environmental issues

Ahead of the G8 summit, science academies have called on global leaders to link with researchers to tackle environmental issues.

14 May 2012 | EN

Practical Guides

Logging in Papua New Guinea 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 | EN
Source: Panos London

Climate change: How to report the story of the century

Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.

16 March 2009 | EN | ES | FR | 中文