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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
Poor countries' media must tackle climate change
Climate-change reporting is woefully inadequate because too often editors lack interest and assign writers without expertise, says James Fahn.
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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Africa needs better data to combat global warming
1 August 2007 | EN
Global warming not a priority
20 December 2002
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Source: British Medical Journal
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 'induces fewer, but meaner, cyclones'
Adverse wind conditions due to global warming will reduce the frequency of tropical cyclones, but may form stronger ones, researchers warn.
Current climate models 'ignoring brown carbon'
Scientists say that atmospheric models must be updated to incorporate the effects of brown carbon particles.
