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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
'Energy grasses' need careful consideration
'Energy grasses' are viewed as an alternative to fossil fuels, but their potential failings need further consideration, warns Jiang Gaoming.
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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
News and Features
Western Amazon in danger from oil and gas demand
A study shows how rising oil and gas demand is leading to major exploration in the Western Amazon, threatening the forest and indigenous people.
China ventures into carbon capture
Post-combustion capture of carbon dioxide will be tested at a Chinese power station, thanks to Chinese and Australian cooperation.
Crop biofuels 'create carbon debt'
15 February 2008
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