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South Asia News in brief: 29 October–11 November 2009
The Maldives ahead of carbon neutral target, South Asia marred by slow broadband, Nepal to discuss climate at Everest's base, and more.
News
Himalayan glaciers 'not shrinking rapidly'
An Indian report rejects the consensus view that the Himalayan glaciers are shrinking rapidly — sparking controversy.
Cholera outbreaks depend on river flow, say scientists
The speed and volume of river flow shape the severity of cholera outbreaks, a Bangladeshi study has found.
13 November 2009
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Indian expat scientists scheme off to shaky start
12 November 2009
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Source: Nature
Children missing out on zinc diarrhoea treatment
12 November 2009
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Features
Remote sensing for natural disasters: Facts and figures
Sian Lewis explains how remote sensing can be used to manage natural disasters and highlights ongoing efforts and obstacles.
Launching your own satellite — the pros and cons
Developing nations are building their own satellites despite freely available Western data. Do the gains outweigh the costs, asks Tatum Anderson.
Editorial
Spotlight on satellites for disaster management
Satellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.
Opinions
India should make its national climate plans global
India should offer to make its national action plans part of a global climate deal in Copenhagen negotiations, says Rajendra K. Pachauri.
Debating Pakistan's higher education overhaul
Three Nature articles display mixed feelings about the success of Pakistan's higher education reforms.
15 October 2009
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Source: Nature
CGIAR reforms make research decision-making distant
6 October 2009
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Home-grown vaccines are crucial for public health
23 September 2009
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