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<item><title>High temperatures 'make wheat old before its time'</title><description>Higher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/high-temperatures-make-wheat-old-before-its-time-.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:20:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bhutan brings down malaria incidence</title><description>Bhutan has successfully brought down malaria cases, but fears reversals from global warming.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/bhutan-brings-down-malaria-incidence.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:36:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global warming may raise risk of Pacific fish poisoning</title><description>Pacific islanders are at much higher risk of ciguatera fish toxins than previously thought, and the number of sufferers is increasing.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/global-warming-may-raise-risk-of-pacific-fish-poisoning-1.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:56:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nepal leads biogas collaboration</title><description>Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Peru may run out of glacier water earlier than expected</title><description>Mountain glaciers in Peru are melting quickly, which could result in a water shortage long before the expected 10-30 years, says a study.&amp;nbsp;</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/peru-may-run-out-of-glacier-water-earlier-than-expected.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emissions cuts also offer quick health and crop benefits</title><description>Cutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/emissions-cuts-also-offer-quick-health-and-crop-benefits.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:30:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Latest models 'could give Asia ten-day flood warnings'</title><description>Developing countries could prepare better for extreme weather events if they used more than one weather model, say scientists.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/latest-models-could-give-asia-ten-day-flood-warnings-.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:08:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pacific island fisheries face climate challenge</title><description>A new book on the vulnerabilities of Pacific island fisheries to climate change finds that although some will benefit more are at risk.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/pacific-island-fisheries-face-climate-challenge.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Developing world must lead on green economic policy</title><description>Yet more failure to make much progress on climate change in Durban means that developing countries must exert stronger political pressure.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/editorials/developing-world-must-lead-on-green-economic-policy.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Agroforestry can fix Pakistan’s depleting tree cover</title><description>Pakistan should turn to agroforestry to stem its shrinking forest cover, say experts.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/agroforestry-can-fix-pakistan-s-depleting-tree-cover.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:43:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aerosols increasing over India</title><description>First multi-location satellite data study over India shows a rising trend in aerosols.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/aerosols-increasing-over-india.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Q&amp;A: Achim Steiner on expectations for Rio+20</title><description>SciDev.Net speaks to UN Environment Programme executive director Achim Steiner at the Eye on Earth Summit (12-15 December) about next year's Rio+20.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/features/q-a-achim-steiner-on-expectations-for-rio-20.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:11:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Map pinpoints Sahel's climate 'hotspots'</title><description>A UN report has identified the areas across Africa's Sahel region that are at greatest risk from the effects of climate change.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/map-pinpoints-sahel-s-climate-hotspots-.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:53:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Studying glaciers at the top of the world</title><description>A network of mountaintop research stations is being built across Asia to study how large bodies of ice respond to increasing temperatures.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/features/studying-glaciers-at-the-top-of-the-world.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:07:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Climate deal leaves questions on green fund and tech transfer </title><description>The Durban climate talks ended with a global agreement to work towards carbon targets, but critics say key issues have been sidelined.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/climate-deal-leaves-questions-on-green-fund-and-tech-transfer-.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:34:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New inventory of Himalayan glaciers, snow</title><description>A new survey establishes the extent of the glaciated area in the Himalayas and forms a baseline for further study.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/new-inventory-of-himalayan-glaciers-snow.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:03:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Solar geoengineering R&amp;D needs better governance, says report</title><description>A report on solar geoengineering argues that extensive research and good governance are essential for safe use of this fledgling technology.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/solar-geoengineering-r-d-needs-better-governance-says-report.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:48:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rio+20 ‘must support small island developing states’</title><description>The Caribbean Community called on developed countries to fulfill their commitments toward small island developing states, at Rio+20.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/rio-20-must-support-small-island-developing-states-.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:26:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Climate change will hit Indian cereals, benefit legumes</title><description>Global warming will seriously affect India&amp;rsquo;s cereal productivity and shift apple and mango crops; but legumes may benefit, says a top scientist.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/climate-change-will-hit-indian-cereals-benefit-legumes.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:28:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CDM emerging a disincentive for government investment in renewables</title><description>CDM rules need reforms to include renewable energy projects that have government support.</description><link>http://www.scidev.net/en/health/global-warming/news/cdm-emerging-a-disincentive-for-government-investment-in-renewables.html?utm_source=link&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=en_health_globalwarming</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:52:28 GMT</pubDate></item>
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