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Climate change & energy: Global warming

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Global warming — rising temperatures associated with greenhouse gas emissions — threatens to change rainfall patterns in developing countries, affecting yields, biodiversity and the range of disease vectors.

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Opinions and Analysis

Farmers are beginning to view agroforestry as a viable method to boost income and production Europe must admit Africa to carbon trading club

The time is right for Europe to change its carbon trading rules, giving Africa access to the market, writes Louis V. Verchot.

7 December 2007 | EN

Data gathering in Botswana Africa needs better data to combat global warming

Effective adaptation strategies will require reliable scientific data both on the nature of climate change and on its potential impact.

1 August 2007 | EN

Global warming not a priority

20 December 2002 | EN
Source: British Medical Journal

Policy Briefs

To be resilient to climate change, Africa must adapt

Better integration of science and policy in Africa is crucial for effective adaptation to climate change, concluded an international workshop.

30 July 2007 | EN
Source: IIED/Tyndall Centre


News and Features

Power station cooling towers Science academies urge G8 commitment to carbon storage

G8 countries should step up efforts to combat climate change with the establishment of carbon capture and storage technology, say scientists.

11 June 2008 | EN | 中文

A melting glacier in Argentina Climate change having 'worldwide, widespread effects'

A new review of published studies finds most reported changes in ecosystems can be attributed to climate change.

19 May 2008 | EN | 中文