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Megacities must tie clean air goals to carbon cuts, say experts
Densely populated cities must use their financial clout to combine the fight for clean air with reducing carbon emissions, scientists say.
China's nitrogen emissions could worsen pollution
China has reduced its sulphur dioxide emissions, but its failure to reduce nitrogen emissions could worsen acid rain in the country.
World needs sophisticated biofuel approach, urges report
Biofuels are neither a panacea nor a pariah, says a major UN report, but they must not be grown on productive cropland.
China faces colossal bill for a low-carbon economy
Scenarios — and costs — for attaining a low-carbon economy in China are outlined in a major report.
Technology 'crucial' in China's climate fight
As the world's most populated nation puts tackling greenhouse gases on the agenda, science and technology are given centre stage.
Wind power could blow away coal in China
The conditions are in place to eliminate carbon emissions from electricity generation in China, say scientists.
Chile sets up centre to boost renewable energy use
Chile has launched a renewable energy centre to promote technology transfer and provide information about renewable energy in the country.
NEWS | 21 August 2009 | ES
Doubts raised over India's plans for solar power
India has ambitious plans for solar power over the next three decades, but environmentalist Sunita Narain has warned that they are unrealistic.
NEWS | 14 August 2009 | EN
Kenyan nuclear power plans forge ahead
Plans for Kenya's first nuclear power plant are making progress, with two potential construction sites announced.
NEWS | 7 August 2009 | EN
Renewable energy agency sets up in Middle East
The recently formed International Renewable Energy Agency has chosen to make the Middle East its home.
Sudan sets its sights on biofuels
Biofuels from both food and non-food crops will be produced as a result of a research collaboration involving Brazil, Egypt and Sudan.
Renewable energy's role 'underestimated'
Renewable energy could account for a much higher proportion of the global energy supply than previously estimated — if we pay up.
Brazil and China to partner on new technologies
Common goals on biofuels and climate change have led Brazil and China to forge a research collaboration.
Obama brings internationalist outlook to US science
The world's poor are likely to benefit from key science-related appointments in the president-elect's administration.
New agency to be global 'voice of renewables'
A new international agency will provide consultancy to governments about the introduction of renewable energy across the globe.
East African geothermal tests successful
Work to develop geothermal energy generation in Kenya's Rift Valley will be stepped up in 2009 following successful drilling tests.
NEWS | 10 December 2008 | EN
Morocco invests US$3.2 billion in renewable energy
Morocco is investing US$3.2 billion in clean energy development, including a renewable energy 'knowledge campus' in Oujda.
South Africa invests in clean technology
The clean technology sector in Africa has a new source of funding with the launch of the Evolution One investment fund in South Africa.
NEWS | 16 October 2008 | EN
Brazil's climate change plan 'ready for public scrutiny'
Brazil has prepared its climate change plan, which is available for public consultation until the end of the month.
India approves biofuel rise
A new policy will increase India's biofuel production and the proportion of bio-ethanol and biodiesel in its fuels.
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Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
A climate for disease?
Will climate change worsen the burden of insect-borne disease? The scientific jury is still out
