http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on climate change & energy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/ Software applications, or apps, that help solve East African farmers' climate problems have received cash prizes in the Apps4Africa competition.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/software-apps-for-african-farmers-win-prizes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:27:56 GMTHigher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/high-temperatures-make-wheat-old-before-its-time-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:20:12 GMTOcean acidification caused by human activities is likely to hit the Caribbean and west tropical Pacific regions the most.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/rising-ocean-acidity-worst-for-caribbean-and-pacific.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:08:48 GMTA report by the UN secretary-general's panel on global sustainability adds weight to calls for more science in policymaking.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/un-needs-greater-integration-between-science-and-policy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:25:35 GMTCan a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/features/the-solar-researchers-aiming-to-light-up-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:31 GMTEngineers want the Rio+20 summit proposals to give more emphasis to the role engineering plays in driving sustainable development.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/engineers-seek-more-recognition-in-rio-20-goals.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyThu, 02 Feb 2012 15:52:42 GMTBhutan has successfully brought down malaria cases, but fears reversals from global warming.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/bhutan-brings-down-malaria-incidence.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyWed, 01 Feb 2012 10:36:30 GMTSouth-East Asia has suffered from neglecting planning for disasters. Governments must heed the warnings and act now, argues Crispin Maslog.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/opinions/asia-pacific-analysis-be-proactive-on-disaster-planning-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyThu, 26 Jan 2012 18:10:54 GMTPacific islanders are at much higher risk of ciguatera fish toxins than previously thought, and the number of sufferers is increasing.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/global-warming-may-raise-risk-of-pacific-fish-poisoning-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyThu, 26 Jan 2012 17:56:36 GMTScientists can help advance policies to promote agricultural practices that can reduce emissions and boost yields.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/policy-briefs/advancing-agricultural-adaptation-and-mitigation-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyTue, 24 Jan 2012 17:48:50 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMTMountain glaciers in Peru are melting quickly, which could result in a water shortage long before the expected 10-30 years, says a study. http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/peru-may-run-out-of-glacier-water-earlier-than-expected.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyMon, 23 Jan 2012 07:49:10 GMTResearchers have engineered microorganisms to break down the sugars in seaweed into ethanol, creating a potential new source of renewable fuel.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/breakthrough-in-quest-to-turn-seaweed-into-biofuels-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyThu, 19 Jan 2012 19:01:00 GMTAfrican smallholders could benefit from both cash crops and carbon payments by planting trees such as mango and cashew around their homes.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/trees-near-homes-boost-incomes-sequester-carbon.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyMon, 16 Jan 2012 17:19:38 GMTBiodiversity influences how well a dryland ecosystem functions, and therefore how it will respond to climate change, say scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/preserving-biodiversity-protects-drylands-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyMon, 16 Jan 2012 16:51:44 GMTJapan is to help Vietnam develop a satellite programme to help combat the effects of climate change and natural disasters.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/vietnam-to-launch-earth-monitoring-satellites.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:35:40 GMTCutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/emissions-cuts-also-offer-quick-health-and-crop-benefits.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:30:08 GMTTrees can influence the local climate, but they are being left out of global climate models and predictions, according to scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/include-trees-in-climate-modelling-say-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:12:31 GMTCampaigners welcome plenty of science in the first draft of the planet's environmental negotiations, but say there are omissions.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/news/scientists-scrutinise-first-draft-of-rio-20-agreement.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyThu, 12 Jan 2012 18:21:20 GMTBusiness models that pair up cheap solar technologies with cell-phone services can provide the poor with renewable energy, says Carl Pope.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/opinions/affordable-solar-power-for-the-poor-is-within-reach-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergyTue, 10 Jan 2012 18:22:47 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/