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GM crops flourishing in developing world, says report
Six developing countries now devote over one million hectares each to GM crops, says a report.08/03/10
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China signals major shift into GM crops
China plans to start farming genetically modified crops on an industrial scale, according to its first policy missive of ...08/02/10
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China makes ‘landmark’ GM food crop approval
News that China has approved trials of GM staple food crops for the first time emerged this month, worrying ...17/12/09
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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, ...09/11/09
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HPV DNA test ‘promising’ for cervical cancer
A test developed to detect carcinogenic human papillomavirus in women in developing countries has shown promise in trials.03/10/08
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China ventures into carbon capture
Post-combustion capture of carbon dioxide will be tested at a Chinese power station, thanks to Chinese and Australian cooperation.07/08/08
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Report calls for more diabetes research
Diabetes in developing countries deserves more research and better treatment, says a report.07/05/08
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Invasive foreign species threaten China’s biodiversity
China's growing infrastructure is boosting the spread of potentially destructive animals, insects and plants, a new report warns.11/04/08
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Researchers deduce Asian monsoon strength
Chinese scientists have gained insight into the strength of the Asian monsoon, compiling a 200,000-year record of its variability.11/03/08
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Gates Foundation boost for climate-hardy rice
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate US$19.9 million to develop stress-tolerant rice varieties to aid climate adaptation.04/02/08