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Grain of hope for Yangtze river climate impact

Food production in China's Yangtze River Basin faces a dire future but new growing techniques could compensate.

10 November 2009 | EN | 中文

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Megacities must tie clean air goals to carbon cuts, say experts

Densely populated cities must use their financial clout to combine the fight for clean air with reducing carbon emissions, scientists say.

9 November 2009 | EN | 中文

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China's nitrogen emissions could worsen pollution

China has reduced its sulphur dioxide emissions, but its failure to reduce nitrogen emissions could worsen acid rain in the country.

4 November 2009 | EN | 中文

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Link between patent law and tech transfer 'not proven'

Strong intellectual property rights do not always ease the transfer of climate technologies and may even hinder it, claims a study.

29 October 2009 | EN | 中文

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China faces colossal bill for a low-carbon economy

Scenarios — and costs — for attaining a low-carbon economy in China are outlined in a major report.

23 September 2009 | EN | 中文

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Technology 'crucial' in China's climate fight

As the world's most populated nation puts tackling greenhouse gases on the agenda, science and technology are given centre stage.

17 September 2009 | EN | 中文

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Wind power could blow away coal in China

The conditions are in place to eliminate carbon emissions from electricity generation in China, say scientists.

11 September 2009 | EN | 中文

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Climate adaptation 'key to Chinese poverty reduction'

China's progress in poverty reduction could be compromised unless it prioritises climate change adaptation, a report has warned.

7 July 2009 | EN | 中文

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China's water deficit 'will create food shortage'

Recent drought in north China has highlighted a long-term water deficit that poses a threat to agriculture, warns a Chinese climate expert.

23 February 2009 | EN | 中文

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Brazil and China to partner on new technologies

Common goals on biofuels and climate change have led Brazil and China to forge a research collaboration.

22 January 2009 | EN | ES | 中文

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Climate change linked to decline in Asian monsoon

Climate change may be affecting the Asian monsoon cycle, according to an analysis of ancient Chinese stalagmites.

29 December 2008 | EN | 中文

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G8 leaders pledge to halve carbon emissions by 2050

G8 leaders pledge to cut carbon emission levels to 50 per cent by 2050, but developing countries continue to insist on more concrete targets.

10 July 2008 | EN | 中文

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Chinese biofuel 'could endanger biodiversity'

Using China's 'idle land' — often home to diverse species — to produce biofuels could post a threat to biodiversity, warn experts.

18 March 2008 | EN

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China/EU alliance 'could be key to low-carbon energy'

A new report encourages China and the European Union to cooperate on developing low-carbon energy technologies.

12 March 2008 | EN | 中文

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China warming 'could widen scale of schistosomiasis'

Scientists predict that China's warming climate could put a large additional area at risk from schistosomiasis by 2050.

6 March 2008 | EN | 中文

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UK chief boosts climate ties with China and India

The UK prime minister's trips to China and India have strengthened collaboration, particularly on climate change.

25 January 2008 | EN | 中文

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China's energy policies 'do not tackle climate change'

China's energy policies focus more on improving the economy than combating climate change, according to a new study.

21 January 2008 | EN | 中文

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Researchers quantify 'socioclimatic' risk of nations

A new study has measured the exposure of nations to 'socioclimatic' risk, combining climate model experiments with socioeconomic indicators.

14 December 2007 | EN | 中文

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Climate change 'boosts plant health in China'

Climate change has had a positive effect on plants in China, say Chinese scientists.

14 December 2007 | EN | 中文

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UN: Rich countries driving 'ecological debt crisis'

Wealthy countries must cut greenhouse gas emissions and help poorer nations adapt to climate change, says a UN report.

29 November 2007 | EN