Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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While renewable sources have made some inroads in some developing countries — particularly in China and India — government subsidies for fossil fuels have held down prices in many others.
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Opinions and Analysis
Affordable solar power for the poor is within reach
Business models that pair up cheap solar technologies with cell-phone services can provide the poor with renewable energy, says Carl Pope.
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
13 October 2011
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Policy Briefs
Anticipating the drawbacks of biofuels
Growing biofuels requires careful consideration, particularly with regards to food security and livelihoods.
16 January 2009
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Source: IWMI
News and Features
The solar researchers aiming to light up Africa
Can a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.
2 February 2012
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Nepal leads biogas collaboration
Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.
24 January 2012
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