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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Definitions
List of terms for Desert science
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
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Ecosystem services
Natural processes carried out by ecosystems that support life on Earth. Also known as 'environmental services', they include water supply, cycling of soil nutrients, pollination, natural pest control and carbon sequestration. Conservationists and some economists argue that these services have a monetary value that should be included in a country's national accounts.
Information Services
The global food crisis
A series of articles debate key issues such as GM technology, media reporting and agricultural policymaking
