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(1477) articlesUK and UAE to fund £1m research into low carbon policies
20 January 2010
UK and UAE to fund £1m research into low carbon policies Global low carbon policies will become a reality, after the UK government and an…
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Gorillas carry malignant malaria parasite
20 January 2010
ScienceDaily (Jan. 20, 2010) - The parasite that causes malignant malaria in humans has been detected in gorillas, along with two new species of malaria…
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Indonesian government report recommends moratorium on peatlands conversion A study issued by Indonesian government recommends a moratorium on peatlands conversion in order to meet its…
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Kenya at carbon crossroads, says report
19 January 2010
Kenya's planned development path will more than double its carbon emissions unless efforts are taken to pursue low carbon development, according to an environmental think…
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Can REDD make natural forests competitive with palm oil?
19 January 2010
In less than a generation oil palm cultivation has emerged as a leading form of land use in tropical forests, especially in Southeast Asia. Rising…
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Can REDD make natural forests competitive with palm oil?
19 January 2010
In less than a generation oil palm cultivation has emerged as a leading form of land use in tropical forests, especially in Southeast Asia. Rising…
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Consumers should help pay the bill for 'greener' palm oil
17 January 2010
Palm oil is one of the world's most traded and versatile agricultural commodities. It can be used as edible vegetable oil, industrial lubricant, raw…
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Tree planting may endorse forest clearing
17 January 2010
The government?s tree-planting drives could be a means to endorse forest conversion by plantation firms in Indonesia, which will harm the country?s plan to slash…
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