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International efforts to address climate change that focus on mitigation — the reduction of greenhouse gases — must include developing nations such as Brazil, China and India that are key contributors to emissions.
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Opinions and Analysis
Training tree fellers helps cut carbon emissions
Training tree fellers in forest management can cut tree damage and carbon emissions from degradation, argue Francis E. Putz and colleagues.
22 July 2008
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Source: PLoS Biology
Promises, promises …
More efforts are needed to hold the leaders of the G8 nations to commitments made at their annual summit meetings.
11 July 2008 | EN
Africa needs better data to combat global warming
1 August 2007 | EN
News and Features
Human rights a 'compass' for climate change policies
Human rights can serve as a valuable guide for climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, according to a report.
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.
