Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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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
Developing world must lead on green economic policy
Yet more failure to make much progress on climate change in Durban means that developing countries must exert stronger political pressure.
Islam Analysis: Solar energy project must be more open
Desertec, an ambitious solar power project in the Middle East and Africa, should be more transparent and participatory, argues Athar Osama.
13 October 2011
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Policy Briefs
Integrating water with climate change adaptation plans
Climate change adaptation initiatives can be built into water management programmes to protect water resources in Africa.
1 July 2011
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Source: UK Houses of Parliament
Using deforestation research to inform climate policy
Research into deforestation can help inform policies to reduce carbon emissions from forests.
8 July 2009
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Source: CIFOR
News and Features
High temperatures 'make wheat old before its time'
Higher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.
8 February 2012
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Bhutan brings down malaria incidence
Bhutan has successfully brought down malaria cases, but fears reversals from global warming.
1 February 2012
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Global warming may raise risk of Pacific fish poisoning
26 January 2012
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Nepal leads biogas collaboration
24 January 2012
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Practical Guides
Climate change: How to report the story of the century
Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.
