http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on [fossil fuels] and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/ Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 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/fossil-fuels/news/emissions-cuts-also-offer-quick-health-and-crop-benefits.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:30:08 GMTCDM rules need reforms to include renewable energy projects that have government support.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/cdm-emerging-a-disincentive-for-government-investment-in-renewables.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsThu, 24 Nov 2011 07:52:28 GMTThe Asia-Pacific region needs a green 'industrial revolution' to cut unsustainable consumption of natural resources and pollution.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/asia-pacific-needs-a-green-tech-revolution-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsThu, 27 Oct 2011 16:58:12 GMTThere are research gaps in assessing whether clean cookstoves have the desired health effects, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/cookstove-revolutionaries-failing-to-measure-their-impact.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsFri, 14 Oct 2011 17:34:37 GMTNuclear power is no magic solution, argues Pervez Hoodbhoy — it's not safe, or cheap, and it leads to weapons programmes.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/opinions/nuclear-electricity-a-fallen-dream--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:02:00 GMTScotland will help the Maldives in its plan to become the world's first carbon neutral country, reports Haveeruonline.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/maldivian-move-to-marine-energy-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsThu, 04 Aug 2011 07:23:25 GMTThe UN Development Fund has announced plans for climate-friendly brick kilns to reduce Bangladesh's emissions.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/climate-friendly-kilns-could-reduce-bangladesh-s-emissions.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsFri, 08 Jul 2011 12:15:15 GMTPakistan's new green energy policy seeks to import technologies, but experts say more money for its own R&D could be a longer-term solution.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/pakistan-to-import-green-technologies-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsTue, 05 Jul 2011 17:05:56 GMTA study says Ghana should harness its biogas potential to move away from wood as its primary fuel source.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/ghana-must-embrace-biogas-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsWed, 08 Jun 2011 17:19:42 GMTGrasses that thrive in Pakistan's saline marshes can be potential sources of biofuels, according to a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/salt-loving-plants-in-pakistan-potential-biofuel-sources-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsWed, 01 Jun 2011 11:06:46 GMT'Nanoadditives' can improve the performance of biofuels, and reduce smoke and other toxic emissions in diesel engines, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/adding-nanoparticles-makes-for-friendly-biofuels-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsTue, 10 May 2011 10:47:58 GMTA study has shown that fields of sugarcane, grown for biofuels, have less impact on air temperature than do other crops.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/sugarcane-crops-can-decrease-the-air-temperature.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsMon, 02 May 2011 00:01:47 GMTIndia's newly launched black carbon research initiative will aim to better understand the effects of soot on climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/india-launches-mega-research-initiative-on-soot-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsFri, 01 Apr 2011 11:23:26 GMTThe world still needs nuclear power — but it must be safer and more transparent.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/editorials/nuclear-power-bruised-but-not-broken-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsFri, 25 Mar 2011 15:51:10 GMTBlack carbon soot is landing on snow and melting the Himalayan glaciers faster than atmospheric soot and CO2, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/sooty-himalayan-snow-warms-climate-alters-monsoons-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsWed, 23 Mar 2011 15:23:21 GMTA Ugandan initiative to burn briquettes made from crop waste could help to reduce the number of trees cut down for firewood.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/biowaste-briquettes-fuel-drive-to-save-trees-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsTue, 22 Feb 2011 17:39:55 GMTUruguay has launched initiatives to achieve the pioneering goal of producing half of its grid energy from renewable sources by 2015.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/uruguay-to-get-50-of-its-energy-from-renewable-sources.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsFri, 11 Feb 2011 00:02:09 GMTMalaysian engineers have found that raw materials such as coconut shells and bamboo could be used to develop high-tech products.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/malaysian-scientists-use-tropical-fruits-to-make-batteries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsTue, 01 Feb 2011 17:48:21 GMTAlgeria is making up for a late start in renewable energy with the launch of multiple projects, and of North Africa's first 'green city'.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/fossil-fuels/news/algeria-plans-rapid-green-energy-ramp-up.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_fossilfuelsWed, 19 Jan 2011 17:32:30 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/