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07/11/16

Dams raise global warming gas

Dams produce more methane than previously believed, and contribute to global warming in the short term.

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15/09/16

Glacial lake floods threaten Tibet

Tibet’s expanding glacial lakes threaten downstream communities in Nepal, reports Jane Qiu.

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09/09/16

Nature protection mulled as path for peace

Researching and looking after nature together can bring warring factions round the table, scientists say.

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07/09/16

Tropics told to ban coral-killing sunscreen

Chemical sunscreens damage reefs and marine life, putting additional stress on reefs around the world.

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Tropics told to ban coral-killing sunscreen

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06/09/16

Asia-Pacific ‘hot spot for water insecurity’

ADB report warns that up to 3.4 billion people could be living in ‘water-stressed’ Asia by 2050.

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11/08/16

Food insecurity follows floods in Sri Lanka

Extreme weather events are affecting Sri Lanka’s food security, UN reports and the country’s leaders say.

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Food insecurity follows floods in Sri Lanka

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Scepticism slows spread of solar disinfection tech

Sunlight offers a simple way to clean water, but local scepticism about the method prevails, a summit hears.

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Scepticism slows spread of solar disinfection tech

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27/06/16

Tariff issues stall Philippine ocean energy project

Delays in the feed-in tariff grant stalls the Philippines’ push for ocean thermal energy conversion.

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21/06/16

Atlas maps benefit ocean ecosystems

Atlas of Ocean Wealth maps vast coastal and marine resources that can assist conservation and development plans.

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21/06/16

Honduras dam wars

Hear activist Ana Mirian Romero and energy experts explore the controversy around hydropower development.

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14/06/16

Plastic debris can escape Pacific ‘garbage patch’

Rubbish was thought trapped in huge floating patches, but study shows it may leave and pollute islands and coasts.

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10/06/16

Deepwater spill pollution lingers on seabed

Future clean-ups need to delve deeper to prevent lasting damage to ocean wildlife.

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Deepwater spill pollution lingers on seabed

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Represas hidroeléctricas contribuyen al cambio climático

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India wants changes to water pact with Pakistan

India wants changes to water pact with Pakistan

Glacial lake outburst floods threaten Tibet, Nepal

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