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Climate Change & Energy: Fossil fuels

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Industrial development has, until now, largely been based on fossil fuel use. But, as concerns over global climate change grow, there is mounting pressure for countries to move towards greener, cleaner sources of fuel.

(Photo credit: Jim Frazier)

Opinions and Analysis

Climate change: Bring Africa in from the cold

For Africa to effectively adapt to climate change, the rules of the game must change in Copenhagen, says Araya Asfaw.

4 March 2009 | EN | FR

Sorghum 'Energy grasses' need careful consideration

'Energy grasses' are viewed as an alternative to fossil fuels, but their potential failings need further consideration, warns Jiang Gaoming.

9 September 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: China Dialogue

Cleaner coal power for China is possible

18 August 2005 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature


News and Features

Climate salvation from low-soot stoves?

Using low-soot stoves in Africa and Asia would cut levels of black carbon, which warms the atmosphere.

17 April 2009 | EN | 中文
Source: International Herald Tribune

Climate change 'more serious' as emissions soar

Carbon emissions are far higher than expected, so climate change is likely to be more severe than predicted, warns an IPCC member.

16 February 2009 | EN | FR | 中文