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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Industrial development has, until now, largely been based on fossil fuel use. But, as concerns over global climate change grow, there is mounting pressure for countries to move towards greener, cleaner sources of fuel.
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Opinions and Analysis
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The need for new strategy on climate policy
Despite the apparent success of the latest international negotiations on climate change, new approaches to reaching agreement on reducing carbon emissions in an equitable way are needed more than ever.
12 December 2005 | EN
Cleaner coal power for China is possible
With appropriate planning, China's new coal power plants could be made to produce fewer carbon emissions, says Jon Gibbins.
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.
Crop biofuels 'create carbon debt'
Two new research papers indicate that biofuel production can carry an unrecognised cost by indirectly increasing carbon emissions.
15 February 2008
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US$750 million for new Arab climate change fund
23 November 2007
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Nigeria gas flaring cap 'in doubt'
20 November 2007
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