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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Energy is vital to sustainable development, affecting social, economic and environmental aspects of people's lives. Enabling policies can expand the poor's access to energy while tackling issues like climate change.
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Opinions and Analysis
China: Greener than you think
The common image of China as a big carbon polluter belies the clean energy miracle currently underway in the country, says Wu Changhua.
Climate assumptions 'optimistic at best'
The UN has underestimated the technological challenges of stemming carbon emissions, say Roger Pielke Jr, Tom Wigley and Christopher Green.
Europe must admit Africa to carbon trading club
7 December 2007
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Policy Briefs
China and climate change: the role of the energy sector
Climate change is affecting China and China is affecting climate change. Key to the relationship is the nation's booming economy and changing energy sector.
News and Features
Chile shows a great potential for renewable energies
According to a study, the non conventional renewable energies could supply up to 40% of the energy demand in Chile by 2025.
15 August 2008
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Scientists propose 'solar tower' to boost Namibia electricity
A planned solar tower bigger than two soccer fields back-to-back could supply all of Windhoek's electricity.
11 August 2008
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