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<item><title>Biotechnology is not the only solution</title><description>Biotechnology is only one of a set of approaches needed to solve the world's problems, says an editorial in Nature Biotechnology.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/biotechnology-is-not-the-only-solution.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:23:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chile shows a great potential for renewable energies</title><description>According to a study, the non conventional renewable energies could supply up to 40% of the energy demand in Chile by 2025.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/chile-shows-a-great-potential-for-renewable-energi.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:26:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Current climate models 'ignoring brown carbon'</title><description>Scientists say that atmospheric models must be updated to incorporate the effects of brown carbon particles.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/current-climate-models-ignoring-brown-carbon-.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:02:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Climate cropland changes 'raising temperatures' in East Africa</title><description>Conversion to croplands in East Africa, fuelled by climate change, will contribute greatly to global warming, predict scientists.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/climate-cropland-changes-raising-temperatures-in-e.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:46:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 1–13 August</title><description>Earlier measles vaccination recommended, sexual violence escalates Liberian mental health problems, Nigeria creates metal antibiotics, and more.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/sub-saharan-africa-news-in-brief-1-13-august.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:16:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scientists propose 'solar tower' to boost Namibia electricity</title><description>A planned solar tower bigger than two soccer fields back-to-back could supply all of Windhoek's electricity.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/scientists-propose-solar-tower-to-boost-namibia-el.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poor countries' media must tackle climate change</title><description>Climate-change reporting is woefully inadequate because too often editors lack interest and assign writers without expertise, says James Fahn.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/poor-countries-media-must-tackle-climate-change-1.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:32:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Climate models 'underestimating' tropical rainfall</title><description>Heavy rainfall associated with a warming climate is occurring at a higher rate than current climate models predict, scientists have found.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/climate-models-underestimating-tropical-rainfall.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:13:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China ventures into carbon capture</title><description>Post-combustion capture of carbon dioxide will be tested at a Chinese power station, thanks to Chinese and Australian cooperation.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/china-ventures-into-carbon-capture.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:12:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Asia News in brief: 24 July–6 August</title><description>Clinton gets involved in malaria drug prices, Sri Lanka launches rival to UN development index, Bangladesh gains landmass, and more.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/south-asia-news-in-brief-24-july-6-august.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:01:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kenyan courts consider terminating biofuel plans</title><description>The Kenyan courts might halt a US$370 million biofuel project, following complaints from various environmental and nomadic groups.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/kenyan-courts-consider-terminating-biofuel-plans.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 03:05:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tibetan plateau melts in the face of climate change</title><description>The Tibetan plateau is feeling the effects of climate change, with glacial retreat and permafrost degradation among the effects.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/tibetan-plateau-melts-in-the-face-of-climate-chang.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:52:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wetlands 'must be preserved' say experts</title><description>Experts at an international wetlands conference have called for recognition of the importance of wetlands and more basic research.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/wetlands-must-be-preserved-say-experts.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:57:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Peru mountain glaciers 'receding rapidly'</title><description>Glacier experts say climate change has caused north Peru's mountain glaciers to recede by 26 per cent in the last 33 years.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/peru-mountain-glaciers-receding-rapidly-.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:43:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Asia News in brief: 11–23 July 2008</title><description>Science education in Bangladesh needs an overhaul, switching to natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions, antibodies provide immunity to filariasis, and more.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/south-asia-news-in-brief-11-23-july-2008.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:53:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Training tree fellers helps cut carbon emissions</title><description>Training tree fellers in forest management can cut tree damage and carbon emissions from degradation, argue Francis E. Putz and colleagues.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/training-tree-fellers-helps-cut-carbon-emissions.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:48:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Human rights a 'compass' for climate change policies</title><description>Human rights can serve as a valuable guide for climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, according to a report.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/human-rights-a-compass-for-climate-change-policies.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:20:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 4–16 July</title><description>A Nigerian drink could be bad for the heart and liver, oil firms &amp;quot;forced&amp;quot; to employ Nigerian graduates, wind energy grows in Africa, and more.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/sub-saharan-africa-news-in-brief-4-16-july.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:22:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Laos sunshine turns villagers green</title><description>Poor rural communities in Laos are feeling the benefits of green energy, thanks to the efforts of a local energy company.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/laos-sunshine-turns-villagers-green.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:10:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brazil bioenergy research receives US$46 million bonus</title><description>Brazilian bioenergy research has received a boost with the launch of a new research programme in S&amp;atilde;o Paulo aiming to foster collaboration.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/nuclear-energy/brazil-bioenergy-research-receives-us-46-million-b.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_nuclearenergy</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:07:02 GMT</pubDate></item>
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