Rising ocean acidity worst for Caribbean and Pacific
Ocean acidification caused by human activities is likely to hit the Caribbean and west tropical Pacific regions the most.

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Ocean acidification caused by human activities is likely to hit the Caribbean and west tropical Pacific regions the most.
Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.
24 January 2012 | EN
Cutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.
13 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
First multi-location satellite data study over India shows a rising trend in aerosols.
15 December 2011 | EN
The Durban climate talks ended with a global agreement to work towards carbon targets, but critics say key issues have been sidelined.
China and African countries are collaborating on technology transfer to use bamboo charcoal instead of forest trees for firewood.
The Caribbean Community called on developed countries to fulfill their commitments toward small island developing states, at Rio+20.
5 December 2011 | ES
An OECD report released ahead of UN climate talks in Durban calls for more financial support for research on new climate technologies.
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
Himalayan experts have warned that renewable energy developments that depend on external funding may be on shaky ground.
21 November 2011 | EN
Agricultural researchers must solve the conflict between boosting food supply and reducing emissions, say scientists, ahead of a report to be published next year.
The Asia-Pacific region needs a green 'industrial revolution' to cut unsustainable consumption of natural resources and pollution.
The Megha-Tropiques Indo-French satellite will enhance understanding of tropical weather phenomena.
12 October 2011 | EN
Researchers are turning rice-farming waste into paper and insecticide while cutting down on carbon emissions.
3 October 2011 | EN
A single global research strategy to tackle environmental change and sustainable development has been agreed.
Mollusc fisheries in Haiti and several African countries are at most risk from increasing ocean acidification.
Scotland will help the Maldives in its plan to become the world's first carbon neutral country, reports Haveeruonline.
Source: Haveeruonline
4 August 2011 | EN
Smart grids combined with renewable energy sources are set to power India's remote areas.
12 July 2011 | EN