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Fall in rice strains highlights China's biodiversity gap
Despite progress in some areas, the dramatic decline in China's rice varieties exemplifies its general loss of biodiversity.
NEWS | 26 November 2009 | EN
Grain of hope for Yangtze river climate impact
Food production in China's Yangtze River Basin faces a dire future but new growing techniques could compensate.
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.
Link between patent law and tech transfer 'not proven'
Strong intellectual property rights do not always ease the transfer of climate technologies and may even hinder it, claims a study.
China faces colossal bill for a low-carbon economy
Scenarios — and costs — for attaining a low-carbon economy in China are outlined in a major report.
Technology 'crucial' in China's climate fight
As the world's most populated nation puts tackling greenhouse gases on the agenda, science and technology are given centre stage.
Wind power could blow away coal in China
The conditions are in place to eliminate carbon emissions from electricity generation in China, say scientists.
Climate adaptation 'key to Chinese poverty reduction'
China's progress in poverty reduction could be compromised unless it prioritises climate change adaptation, a report has warned.
China's water deficit 'will create food shortage'
Recent drought in north China has highlighted a long-term water deficit that poses a threat to agriculture, warns a Chinese climate expert.
Brazil and China to partner on new technologies
Common goals on biofuels and climate change have led Brazil and China to forge a research collaboration.
Climate change linked to decline in Asian monsoon
Climate change may be affecting the Asian monsoon cycle, according to an analysis of ancient Chinese stalagmites.
G8 leaders pledge to halve carbon emissions by 2050
G8 leaders pledge to cut carbon emission levels to 50 per cent by 2050, but developing countries continue to insist on more concrete targets.
Chinese biofuel 'could endanger biodiversity'
Using China's 'idle land' — often home to diverse species — to produce biofuels could post a threat to biodiversity, warn experts.
NEWS | 18 March 2008 | EN
China/EU alliance 'could be key to low-carbon energy'
A new report encourages China and the European Union to cooperate on developing low-carbon energy technologies.
China warming 'could widen scale of schistosomiasis'
Scientists predict that China's warming climate could put a large additional area at risk from schistosomiasis by 2050.
UK chief boosts climate ties with China and India
The UK prime minister's trips to China and India have strengthened collaboration, particularly on climate change.
China's energy policies 'do not tackle climate change'
China's energy policies focus more on improving the economy than combating climate change, according to a new study.
Researchers quantify 'socioclimatic' risk of nations
A new study has measured the exposure of nations to 'socioclimatic' risk, combining climate model experiments with socioeconomic indicators.
Climate change 'boosts plant health in China'
Climate change has had a positive effect on plants in China, say Chinese scientists.
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