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Indian arsenic clean-up 'working well'

Researchers say that a chemical-free arsenic decontamination method is proving successful in an Indian village.

NEWS | 16 October 2009 | EN

Water weed given new life as fabric

Researchers have found a way to spin fabric from water hyacinth, turning the much-criticised weed into a potential windfall.

NEWS | 5 October 2009 | EN

Study pours cold water on solar disinfection

A study of SODIS, a much-advocated way of purifying water by sunlight alone, indicates that lab results do not yet hold up in the field

NEWS | 31 August 2009 | EN | ES

New, cheaper method for extracting clean water

Countries wanting to test whether available water can be used for desalination may benefit from a new system that cuts both costs and time.

NEWS | 28 July 2009 | EN

UAE anticipates lift-off for first satellite

The United Arab Emirates is soon to send its first earth-observation satellite into space, and hopes the venture will boost its development.

NEWS | 15 July 2009 | EN | FR

Arsenic exposure may decrease immunity to flu

Exposure to arsenic-contaminated drinking water reduces immunity to the influenza subtype that includes swine flu, researchers have found.

NEWS | 3 June 2009 | EN

Research reveals Pacific Ocean threats and solutions

A synthesis of over 3,400 Pacific Ocean studies reveals threats to coastal communities but also widely applicable potential solutions.

NEWS | 27 May 2009 | EN | ES

More research needed to tap Africa's biogas potential

Sub-Saharan Africa is missing out on the benefits of biogas production due to a lack of local research, say researchers.

NEWS | 23 March 2009 | EN

Chicken droppings could help clear up oil spills

Manure from China's growing number of chicken farms could speed the breakdown of oil that contaminates agricultural land.

NEWS | 20 March 2009 | EN | 中文

China launches vast water clean-up

China is embarking on a huge clean-up of its water that will focus on whole river basins rather than end-pipe approaches.

NEWS | 17 March 2009 | EN | 中文

Blueprint to process e-waste in Africa developed

African countries with an e-waste problem could take advantage of a new framework designed to tackle mounting piles of electronics.

NEWS | 5 March 2009 | EN

Chinese farmers could cut fertiliser use, keep yields

China's farmers could cut their use of nitrogen fertiliser by up to 60 per cent — retaining current yields and tackling nitrogen pollution.

NEWS | 27 February 2009 | EN | 中文

Biofuels bottom of the heap in impact study

A study of the environmental and social impacts of different global energy candidates has rated biofuels as the least desirable option.

NEWS | 7 January 2009 | EN | 中文

Wastewater 'widely used' in urban agriculture, report finds

Wastewater is widely used for irrigation in farmland around many developing country cities, a report finds.

NEWS | 19 August 2008 | EN | FR | 中文

Flooded rice stores more arsenic, research finds

Rice accumulates more arsenic under flooded conditions, say researchers, suggesting benefits for cultivation under aerobic conditions.

NEWS | 1 August 2008 | EN | 中文

Researchers map risk of arsenic contamination

Researchers have created maps highlighting areas at risk from groundwater arsenic contamination in South-East Asia and Bangladesh.

NEWS | 16 July 2008 | EN | 中文

Sanitation 'crucial' for tackling water-borne disease

A new WHO report concludes that effective and affordable methods for tackling sanitation are essential to control water-borne diseases.

NEWS | 1 July 2008 | EN

South Asia News in brief: 1–15 March 2008

A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.

NEWS | 20 March 2008 | EN

Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 25 Feb–12 Mar 2008

A round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 25 February–12 March 2008.

NEWS | 13 March 2008 | EN

South Asia News in brief: 17 February–3 March 2008

A round up of news from or about South Asia for the period 17 February–3 March 2008.

NEWS | 5 March 2008 | EN