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Opinions archive results 1-10 of 10 in Climate Change & Energy and Global warming
No simple solution to livestock and climate change
Simply reducing livestock farming in developing countries will neither cut emissions nor benefit the poor, says livestock expert Carlos Seré.
OPINION | 5 November 2009 | EN
Climate change brews up trouble for coffee growers
Governments need to regain control over their agriculture to combat climate change, says commodities specialist Peter Baker.
Getting REDD right for Africa
To get the best for and from Africa, REDD negotiators must hear African viewpoints, says head of the African Forest Forum, Godwin Kowero.
How the media is creating a climate for change
IPCC chair R. K. Pachauri calls on journalists to maintain focus on the scientific rationale for action in their coverage of climate change.
Microbiology has much to offer climate change science
Rising temperatures, which promote algal blooms and the spread of pathogens, are setting a new agenda for microbiologists, says Bernard Dixon.
OPINION | 27 October 2008 | EN
Small island states must lead by example
Small island developing states should set an example by promoting a clean energy environment, says Tom Roper.
Voluntary co-operation can work on global problems
Voluntary collaboration between governments and international organisations can be an effective way to address global scientific issues, says Michael Williams.
OPINION | 15 September 2008 | EN
Poor countries' media must tackle climate change
Climate-change reporting is woefully inadequate because too often editors lack interest and assign writers without expertise, says James Fahn.
Europe must admit Africa to carbon trading club
The time is right for Europe to change its carbon trading rules, giving Africa access to the market, writes Louis V. Verchot.
OPINION | 7 December 2007 | EN
Global warming not a priority
Bjørn Lomborg says that global warming will not have a severe impact on human welfare. But Anthony McMichael argues that his views are ignorant and naïve.
OPINION | 20 December 2002 | EN
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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
