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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

IAEA team examines emergency equipment at Tokai Daini Nuclear Power Plant Nuclear electricity: a fallen dream?

Nuclear power is no magic solution, argues Pervez Hoodbhoy — it's not safe, or cheap, and it leads to weapons programmes.

28 September 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

Nuclear power plant, South Africa Nuclear power: bruised but not broken

The world still needs nuclear power — but it must be safer and more transparent.

25 March 2011 | EN | ES | FR | 中文

'Energy grasses' need careful consideration

9 September 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: China Dialogue


News and Features

Nepal leads biogas collaboration

Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.

24 January 2012 | EN

A woman with a clean cooking stove Emissions cuts also offer quick health and crop benefits

Cutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.

13 January 2012 | EN