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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.
Slash-and-burn 'improves tropical forest biodiversity'
Slash-and-burn agriculture is more sustainable than modern clearing methods and improves biodiversity, a study suggests.
6 February 2012
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Award encourages female scientists in developing world
Awards for young female scientists in developing nations are giving them motivation and global acclaim.
Why city resilience will be an issue at Rio+20
The cities account for more than three quarters of emissions of CO2, are home to half the world population and will be 'highly visible' at Rio +20.
15 December 2011
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Source: SciDev.Net Conference Service
Even 'bad science' needs putting in context
Science journalists must help to root out misleading scientific claims, but not without sensitivity to culture and the limitations of science.
Support community mapping for climate adaptation
Improving access to information technology can help communities assess their own vulnerability and boost local planning, says John Waugh.
8 February 2012
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The revised malaria death toll suggests a need for research into uncertainties in controlling neglected tropical diseases, says Mark Booth.
7 February 2012
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Source: New Statesman
25 January 2012
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