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Technology critical to China's low-carbon plans
China is considering a low-carbon road map to reduce emissions while preserving economic growth. Technology is crucial, says Gordon Conway.
Everyone must be involved in earthquake planning
Everyone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.
New tools to fight fake medicines
New technologies can help African countries identify counterfeit or substandard drugs, says director of Africa Fighting Malaria Roger Bate.
Improving the rules on carbon projects
Climate negotiations must promote capacity building, not impose quotas, argues ZhongXiang Zhang.
China's green success questionable
Are China's environmental projects as successful as is claimed, asks an editorial in Nature.
China: Conserving water is the only solution
Anti-drought technologies aren't enough to solve China's water shortages — better agricultural water management is essential, says Li Taige.
China can sink carbon in the soil
China can reduce carbon emissions — and the cost of fighting climate change — by storing carbon in farmland soil, says Jiang Gaoming.
China food scare: Tough talk alone won't rebuild trust
Tough talk and executions aren't enough to rebuild food safety trust following the melamine scare, says an editorial in The Lancet.
China must rethink wind power policies
China could make great use of wind power but they need to get their policies right, says an editorial in Nature.
'Breathing tax' fiasco highlights importance of media accuracy
China's press must better report on climate change, following recent misunderstandings about a 'breathing tax', says Li Taige.
OPINION | 21 January 2009 | EN
A bright future for clean technology in China
The future is bright for clean technology investors in China, says venture capitalist Gary Rieshel.
China's universities need tough guidelines
A row between two senior scientists in China highlights the need for clearer guidelines on decision-making, says an editorial in Nature.
Better regulation needed for medical research in China
China must be more vigilant in regulating medical research to protect research participants, say Wang Ruotao and Gail E. Henderson.
China is improving intellectual property rights
China is making good progress on intellectual property rights, says chairman of the UK Intellectual Property Institute, Ian Harvey.
Physics can help fuel economic growth
Physics is important for sustainable economic growth, says physicist Reza Mansouri.
China must use science and technology for development
China will use science and technology to promote economic and social development, says the country's premier Wen Jiabao.
Progress in Chinese biomedicine a massive challenge
Developing biomedical research in China poses a massive challenge, says Zhu Chen.
China's HIV openness a positive start
China's improved accessibility to HIV/AIDS statistics is a good start to the disease's control in the country, says an editorial in Nature.
Trade and climate policies must be linked post-2012
Emissions from China's export industry are everyone's responsibility — future trade and climate policy must be linked, says Glen Peters.
'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.
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