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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Global warming — rising temperatures associated with greenhouse gas emissions — threatens to change rainfall patterns in developing countries, affecting yields, biodiversity and the range of disease vectors.
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Opinions and Analysis
How the media is creating a climate for change
IPCC chair R. K. Pachauri calls on journalists to maintain focus on the scientific rationale for action in their coverage of climate change.
Microbiology has much to offer climate change science
Rising temperatures, which promote algal blooms and the spread of pathogens, are setting a new agenda for microbiologists, says Bernard Dixon.
27 October 2008
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Small island states must lead by example
30 September 2008
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Source: Tiempo Climate Newswatch
Voluntary co-operation can work on global problems
15 September 2008
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Source: IISD/MEA Bulletin
Policy Briefs
To be resilient to climate change, Africa must adapt
Better integration of science and policy in Africa is crucial for effective adaptation to climate change, concluded an international workshop.
30 July 2007
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Source: IIED/Tyndall Centre
News and Features
Global warming may halve Bangladesh rice yields
Bangladeshi scientists have used climate modelling to show that global warming will halve rice yields over the next 60 years.
29 June 2009
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Indian summer monsoon weakening, say scientists
Scientists have shown that the Indian summer monsoon is weakening, which could have adverse impacts on agriculture.
18 June 2009
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Global warming may make monsoons harder to predict
13 May 2009
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Practical Guides
Climate change: How to report the story of the century
Reporting on climate change is an important but challenging task. James Fahn explains how to make your stories both accurate and engaging.
