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Cheap weapon against the coral-killer starfish found
A cheap and simple protein mixture could spell an end to the deadly impact of crown-of-thorns starfish on coral ...19/10/12
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Rising temperatures take their toll on rice pest
Global warming may be decreasing the survival capabilities of the economically damaging brown planthopper.16/02/12
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Research urged to combat Philippine banana disease
Banana growers in the Philippines faced with a virulent fungal disease have won backing from scientists to establish a ...07/10/11
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UN approves climate change adaptation fund
The UN has approved an adaptation fund that will provide support for dealing with climate change to poor nations.14/12/07
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Scientists create flood-resistant rice
Scientists in the Philippines have developed a variety of rice that can survive prolonged periods of submergence.12/10/07
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Court halts introduction of GM rice in the Philippines
Greenpeace and other NGOs have used the courts to temporarily halt the introduction of GM rice to the Philippines.20/09/07
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Nepali teacher wins ‘Asian Nobel Prize’
A teacher from a remote Nepali village has won a prestigious award for connecting his village to the outside ...13/08/07
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Flood forecasting system could help Bangladesh
A forecast and warning system could help Bangladeshis better prepare for flooding, say scientists.07/08/07
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New system maps landslide peril in the Philippines
A system for assessing the risk of landslides in rain-battered tropical regions holds promise for averting tragedy, say scientists.29/06/07
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The Philippines opts for biodiesel
As the UN warns against adopting biofuels, the Philippine government is rolling out new laws mandating the use of ...10/05/07