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We track the news on science, technology and the Rio+20 Earth Summit

REDD hurdles

While the opportunity cost for implementing REDD may be low, there are still significant challenges to be overcome

From GM crops to forestry

Learn more about the challenges of feeding our growing population versus caring for our planet

Agroforestry for Africa

Growing trees among crops could store carbon and improve livelihoods

Climate change: What role for forests?

How can action to stop forest deforestation and degradation help mitigate climate change?

REDD: False solutions?

Can REDD stave off catastrophic climate change? Not if developed countries are allowed to continue polluting

Rewarding conservation

Any global climate deal must reward countries where good management has already cut deforestation

Code REDD for Africa

REDD negotiators in global climate talks must recognise African forests' distinct and diverse roles

A bird's eye view of forests

Satellites can reveal forest clearance but that's not quite the same as measuring carbon loss