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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
Climate assumptions 'optimistic at best'
The UN has underestimated the technological challenges of stemming carbon emissions, say Roger Pielke Jr, Tom Wigley and Christopher Green.
Europe must admit Africa to carbon trading club
The time is right for Europe to change its carbon trading rules, giving Africa access to the market, writes Louis V. Verchot.
7 December 2007
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Partnerships key to protecting environment
20 June 2007
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Source: Business Daily Africa
Policy Briefs
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
G8 leaders pledge to halve carbon emissions by 2050
G8 leaders pledge to cut carbon emission levels to 50 per cent by 2050, but developing countries continue to insist on more concrete targets.
India launches climate change action plan
India has released a national action plan on climate change focusing on renewable energy but without targets to curb emissions.
4 July 2008
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Egyptian centre to push Middle East renewables
2 July 2008
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