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Coastal cities threatened by climate change, Nigerian research positions 'poor performance', researchers breed better sorghum, and more.

Brazilian scientists warn in a report that Brazil's agriculture could be severely affected by climate change in the coming years.

Over a decade after drafting the legislation, Rwanda is implementing a ban on gases that damage the ozone layer.

A study shows how rising oil and gas demand is leading to major exploration in the Western Amazon, threatening the forest and indigenous people.

Scientists from Africa have revealed the origins of the virulent maize streak virus, which causes devastating disease on the continent.

Indian HIV vaccine passes first trials, US$6.25 million transgenic crop initiative launched, cholera past offers new insights, and more.

Adverse wind conditions due to global warming will reduce the frequency of tropical cyclones, but may form stronger ones, researchers warn.

Wastewater is widely used for irrigation in farmland around many developing country cities, a report finds.

Chinese scientists are recycling e-waste into a strong material for multiple uses such as park benches and fences.

Scientists say that atmospheric models must be updated to incorporate the effects of brown carbon particles.

Conversion to croplands in East Africa, fuelled by climate change, will contribute greatly to global warming, predict scientists.

Earlier measles vaccination recommended, sexual violence escalates Liberian mental health problems, Nigeria creates metal antibiotics, and more.

Heavy rainfall associated with a warming climate is occurring at a higher rate than current climate models predict, scientists have found.

Post-combustion capture of carbon dioxide will be tested at a Chinese power station, thanks to Chinese and Australian cooperation.

Clinton gets involved in malaria drug prices, Sri Lanka launches rival to UN development index, Bangladesh gains landmass, and more.

The Kenyan courts might halt a US$370 million biofuel project, following complaints from various environmental and nomadic groups.

Rice accumulates more arsenic under flooded conditions, say researchers, suggesting benefits for cultivation under aerobic conditions.

Childhood cancer diagnosis low in Africa, South Africa ponders air pollution tax, goats attack Malawi seed programmes, and more.

Experts at an international wetlands conference have called for recognition of the importance of wetlands and more basic research.

Glacier experts say climate change has caused north Peru's mountain glaciers to recede by 26 per cent in the last 33 years.