http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on fossil fuels and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/ Carbon reduction initiatives should be assessed on a country by country basis, according to a comparative study on alternative energy costs.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/wind-power-can-be-cheaper-than-photovoltaics-study-says.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_fossilfuelsMon, 23 Apr 2012 17:45:22 GMTRural communities aren't taking up cleaner, more efficient cookstoves as quickly as anticipated, a study in Pakistan has found.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/study-investigates-household-choices-on-improved-cookstoves.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_fossilfuelsThu, 19 Apr 2012 16:12:15 GMTThe latest version of the 'zero draft' for the Rio+20 Summit has included an acknowledgement that the Earth's resources are limited.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/rio-20-zero-draft-accepts-planetary-boundaries-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_fossilfuelsWed, 28 Mar 2012 16:26:40 GMTA call for prospective lecturers and students has been issued by Algeria, host to the northern node of the Pan African University.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/northern-node-of-pan-african-university-launched-in-algeria.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_fossilfuelsTue, 27 Mar 2012 15:54:47 GMTBattery-powered jeepneys are being used to reduce carbon emissions from the country's mass transport system.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/electric-jeepneys-ease-philippines-air-pollution-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_fossilfuelsFri, 16 Mar 2012 15:03:43 GMTRed mud waste from alumina production, when carbonised, can be used to treat water cheaply, new research shows.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/carbonised-red-mud-can-treat-water-cheaply.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_fossilfuelsThu, 15 Mar 2012 10:45:10 GMTA new international study shows that hydrogen fluoride emissions from brick kilns can seriously affect farming.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/brick-kiln-emissions-affect-crop-yields-study-finds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_fossilfuelsTue, 06 Mar 2012 09:14:01 GMTMadagascar is planning a major wind power project, but critics say small-scale equipment and other energy sources are more suitable.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/experts-question-madagascar-s-bid-to-tap-wind-energy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_fossilfuelsTue, 21 Feb 2012 16:46:09 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/emissions-cuts-also-offer-quick-health-and-crop-benefits.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/cdm-emerging-a-disincentive-for-government-investment-in-renewables.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/asia-pacific-needs-a-green-tech-revolution-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/cookstove-revolutionaries-failing-to-measure-their-impact.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/opinions/nuclear-electricity-a-fallen-dream--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/maldivian-move-to-marine-energy-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/climate-friendly-kilns-could-reduce-bangladesh-s-emissions.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/pakistan-to-import-green-technologies-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/ghana-must-embrace-biogas-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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/science-and-innovation-policy/fossil-fuels/news/salt-loving-plants-in-pakistan-potential-biofuel-sources-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_scienceandinnovationpolicy_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 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