SciDev.Net
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Energy is vital to sustainable development, affecting social, economic and environmental aspects of people's lives. Enabling policies can expand the poor's access to energy while tackling issues like climate change.
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Opinions and Analysis
Amazon trees worth more alive than dead
We should heed researchers' findings that ceasing deforestation in the Amazon could boost its climate change resilience, says Andrew Mitchell.
8 May 2009
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Source: BBC Online
Renewables the way forward for India
Renewables like solar, wind and biomass could help India meet its growing energy needs and create millions of jobs, says Anil K. Rajvanshi.
1 April 2009
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Source: Nariphaltan
Policy Briefs
Anticipating the drawbacks of biofuels
Growing biofuels requires careful consideration, particularly with regards to food security and livelihoods.
16 January 2009
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Source: IWMI
China and climate change: the role of the energy sector
Climate change is affecting China and China is affecting climate change. Key to the relationship is the nation's booming economy and changing energy sector.
News and Features
Sudan sets its sights on biofuels
Biofuels from both food and non-food crops will be produced as a result of a research collaboration involving Brazil, Egypt and Sudan.
Renewable energy's role 'underestimated'
Renewable energy could account for a much higher proportion of the global energy supply than previously estimated — if we pay up.
