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Talking clean tech at Copenhagen
As the climate talks approach, our collection examines how poor nations can obtain the technologies they need to tackle and adapt to climate change.
South Asia News in brief: 15–29 October 2009
China, Pakistan team up in space, alternative energy; Fertiliser from faeces; Maldives government dives for a meeting, and more.
News
Diarrhoea kills over a million over-fives each year
Deaths from diarrhoea in over-five-year-olds far exceed established estimates, according to a new study.
30 October 2009
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Biosafety back on the agenda in Pakistan
Pakistan's Biological Safety Association has been reinvigorated with new powers in a drive to enhance biosafety regulations in the country.
30 October 2009
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South Asia News in brief: 15–29 October 2009
29 October 2009
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Features
Harvesting biofuel from solar panels
Indian researchers propose using a type of algae as a source of biofuel — which could then be 'milked' from specially-designed solar panels.
13 October 2009
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Source: Scientific American
Climate change and insect-borne disease: Facts and figures
Priya Shetty explains the links between climate change and insect-borne disease, and outlines priorities for developing country policymakers.
Editorial
Clean technology as a public good
Clean technology to meet poor communities' needs must lie at the heart of any sustainable strategy to combat climate change.
5 November 2009 | EN
Opinions
India should make its national climate plans global
India should offer to make its national action plans part of a global climate deal in Copenhagen negotiations, says Rajendra K. Pachauri.
Debating Pakistan's higher education overhaul
Three Nature articles display mixed feelings about the success of Pakistan's higher education reforms.
15 October 2009
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Source: Nature
CGIAR reforms make research decision-making distant
6 October 2009
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Home-grown vaccines are crucial for public health
23 September 2009
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