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10. India and Saudi Arabia reject science for 1.5 degrees goal
The two countries prevent evidence for a more ambitious climate goal from being used at the COP 21 summit.
9. ‘Gap maps’ show the holes in development evidence
A series of maps points to missing evidence on whether water, sanitation and hygiene projects have worked.
8. Soil erosion may threaten global food security
Study calls for more efficient nutrient recycling to limit erosion’s impact on food availability.
7. Bubble desalination latest effort to boost crop growth
Humid greenhouse turns salt water into fresh water in hot, arid regions.
6. Report finds homosexuality is part of African life
A controversial study proves that homosexuality is not ‘un-African’ and that embracing it boosts development.
5. Saudi Arabia blocks drive to tighten global warming cap
The country refuses draft climate deal that calls for more research on 1.5 degree warming cap (see 10).
4. African universities advised to team up on agriculture
The continent could develop its own farming tech if academic collaboration is improved, hears meeting.
3. Uganda pushes ahead with ‘risky’ car plans
Kiira motors wants to make 7,000 hybrid cars a year by 2018, but Kenyan firms are strong competition.
2. Canal could turn Lake Nicaragua into ‘dead zone’
Dredging for US$50 billion construction project risks wiping out the lake’s fish.
1. Egyptian method filters seawater in minutes
The technology uses evaporation to create cheap and effective way to make potable water.
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