http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on fossil fuels and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/news/ China has reduced its sulphur dioxide emissions, but its failure to reduce nitrogen emissions could worsen acid rain in the country.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/china-s-nitrogen-emissions-could-worsen-pollution.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsWed, 04 Nov 2009 02:38:09 GMTScenarios — and costs — for attaining a low-carbon economy in China are outlined in a major report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/china-faces-colossal-bill-for-a-low-carbon-economy-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsWed, 23 Sep 2009 10:56:45 GMTUsing low-soot stoves in Africa and Asia would cut levels of black carbon, which warms the atmosphere.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/climate-salvation-from-low-soot-stoves-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsFri, 17 Apr 2009 02:00:18 GMTFor Africa to effectively adapt to climate change, the rules of the game must change in Copenhagen, says Araya Asfaw.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/climate-change-bring-africa-in-from-the-cold-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsWed, 04 Mar 2009 08:30:26 GMTCarbon emissions are far higher than expected, so climate change is likely to be more severe than predicted, warns an IPCC member.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/climate-change-more-serious-as-emissions-soar.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsMon, 16 Feb 2009 12:59:38 GMT'Energy grasses' are viewed as an alternative to fossil fuels, but their potential failings need further consideration, warns Jiang Gaoming.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/-energy-grasses-need-careful-consideration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsTue, 09 Sep 2008 11:15:34 GMTA study shows how rising oil and gas demand is leading to major exploration in the Western Amazon, threatening the forest and indigenous people.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/western-amazon-in-danger-from-oil-and-gas-demand.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsTue, 26 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMTPost-combustion capture of carbon dioxide will be tested at a Chinese power station, thanks to Chinese and Australian cooperation.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/china-ventures-into-carbon-capture.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsThu, 07 Aug 2008 05:12:22 GMTG8 leaders pledge to cut carbon emission levels to 50 per cent by 2050, but developing countries continue to insist on more concrete targets.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/g8-leaders-pledge-to-halve-carbon-emissions-by-205.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsThu, 10 Jul 2008 05:24:26 GMTTwo new research papers indicate that biofuel production can carry an unrecognised cost by indirectly increasing carbon emissions.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/crop-biofuels-create-carbon-debt-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsFri, 15 Feb 2008 02:10:28 GMTFour Arab Gulf states have donated a total of US$750 million to a fund that will promote cleaner, more efficient petroleum technologies.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/us750-million-for-new-arab-climate-change-fund.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsFri, 23 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMTThe Nigerian government is confident about banning gas flaring by 2008, but critics believe that the measures are not in place.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/nigeria-gas-flaring-cap-in-doubt.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsTue, 20 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMTA project aiming to replace kerosene with renewable energy in the Pacific region has received funding from the Australian government.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/pacific-initiative-swaps-kerosene-for-renewables.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsFri, 16 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMTThe world's science academies have urged the energy sector to address imbalances in energy use and access between the rich and poor.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/academies-we-must-address-energy-imbalance.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsMon, 22 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMTThe latest climate change report states that human activity is "very likely" behind the unavoidable global warming currently being observed. http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/scientists-united-on-humaninduced-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsFri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMTSixteen countries have signed an agreement to increase energy efficiency and decrease dependency on fossil fuels in Southeast Asia.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/southeast-asian-nations-reach-energy-agreement.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsTue, 16 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMTA US$6.1 million project to develop coal-burning power stations that emit less carbon dioxide has been signed by China and the United Kingdom.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/china-and-uk-sign-clean-coal-research-deal.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsFri, 23 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMTDespite the apparent success of the latest international negotiations on climate change, new approaches to reaching agreement on reducing carbon emissions in an equitable way are needed more than ever.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/the-need-for-new-strategy-on-climate-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsMon, 12 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMTCharles Mkoka and Mike Shanahan report on the drive to produce 'biodiesel' from billions of trees planted across the developing world.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/the-bumpy-road-to-clean-green-fuel.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsFri, 04 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMTWith appropriate planning, China's new coal power plants could be made to produce fewer carbon emissions, says Jon Gibbins.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/fossil-fuels/cleaner-coal-power-for-china-is-possible.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_fossilfuelsThu, 18 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/