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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.
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Opinions and Analysis
Climate change: Bring Africa in from the cold
For Africa to effectively adapt to climate change, the rules of the game must change in Copenhagen, says Araya Asfaw.
'Energy grasses' need careful consideration
'Energy grasses' are viewed as an alternative to fossil fuels, but their potential failings need further consideration, warns Jiang Gaoming.
The need for new strategy on climate policy
12 December 2005 | EN
News and Features
Megacities must tie clean air goals to carbon cuts, say experts
Densely populated cities must use their financial clout to combine the fight for clean air with reducing carbon emissions, scientists say.
China's nitrogen emissions could worsen pollution
China has reduced its sulphur dioxide emissions, but its failure to reduce nitrogen emissions could worsen acid rain in the country.
Climate salvation from low-soot stoves?
17 April 2009
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Source: International Herald Tribune
Information Services
Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
Clean cooperation
Countries must cooperate to develop clean technologies. Joint technology innovation centres can help
Just add water
Policymakers must improve water storage to help developing countries adapt to climate change
A climate for disease?
Will climate change worsen the burden of insect-borne disease? The scientific jury is still out
