China's farming calendar 'out of step' with global warming
Seasonal markers need to be revised to take account of climate change, a study suggests.
14 February 2012 | EN

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Seasonal markers need to be revised to take account of climate change, a study suggests.
14 February 2012 | EN
Higher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.
8 February 2012 | EN
Bhutan has successfully brought down malaria cases, but fears reversals from global warming.
1 February 2012 | EN
Pacific islanders are at much higher risk of ciguatera fish toxins than previously thought, and the number of sufferers is increasing.
26 January 2012 | EN
Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.
24 January 2012 | EN
Mountain glaciers in Peru are melting quickly, which could result in a water shortage long before the expected 10-30 years, says a study.
23 January 2012 | ES
Cutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.
13 January 2012 | EN
Developing countries could prepare better for extreme weather events if they used more than one weather model, say scientists.
10 January 2012 | EN
A new book on the vulnerabilities of Pacific island fisheries to climate change finds that although some will benefit more are at risk.
31 December 2011 | EN
Pakistan should turn to agroforestry to stem its shrinking forest cover, say experts.
16 December 2011 | EN
First multi-location satellite data study over India shows a rising trend in aerosols.
15 December 2011 | EN
A UN report has identified the areas across Africa's Sahel region that are at greatest risk from the effects of climate change.
The Durban climate talks ended with a global agreement to work towards carbon targets, but critics say key issues have been sidelined.
A new survey establishes the extent of the glaciated area in the Himalayas and forms a baseline for further study.
12 December 2011 | EN
A report on solar geoengineering argues that extensive research and good governance are essential for safe use of this fledgling technology.
The Caribbean Community called on developed countries to fulfill their commitments toward small island developing states, at Rio+20.
5 December 2011 | ES
Global warming will seriously affect India’s cereal productivity and shift apple and mango crops; but legumes may benefit, says a top scientist.
28 November 2011 | EN
CDM rules need reforms to include renewable energy projects that have government support.
24 November 2011 | EN
More leaked e-mails about climate change research have been released, in an apparent attempt to disrupt next week's UN climate talks.
Source: New York Times
23 November 2011 | EN
Combining large-scale with community-generated data is proving a successful strategy for preparing for the impacts of global warming.
18 November 2011 | EN