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    Spotlight on biofuels: the research challenge

    SciDev.Net, 2007
    Biofuels are described by some as absolutely catastrophic because of their potential consequences, while others see them as the driving force for development in some of the world's poorest regions. This edition of SciDev.Net picks a path between "doomsayers" and "utopians", and looks at the reality of biofuels research and development in the developing world.
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    IPCC Fourth Assessment Report: climate change 2007: synthesis report: summary for policymakers

    Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2007
    Over the course of 2007, the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released 4 reports on the causes and impacts of climate change, and possible solutions. This document summarises the Synthesis Report, which is based on the assessment carried out by the three Working Groups of the IPCC.
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    Critical list: the 100 nations most vulnerable to climate change

    International Institute for Environment and Development, 2007
    The impacts of human-induced climate change are likely to be felt in poor countries and poor communities first. Recent reports from the UN and IPCC have identified Small Island Developing States, Africa and Least Developed Countries as particularly vulnerable.
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    Alternative climate regimes with participation for developing countries

    Integrated Research and Action for Development, 2007
    New ideas are desperately needed for going beyond the carbon emissions reduction commitment period ending in 2012. But what is the strategy to get the developing countries on board? This 3-page summary paper suggests that there would have to be several simultaneous approaches for engaging developing countries.
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    Up in smoke? Asia and the Pacific: the threat from climate change to human development and the environment

    Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2007
    Global scientific consensus indicates that all of Asia is very likely to warm during this century and it is here that the human drama of climate change will largely be played out. This report from the Working Group on Climate Change and Development describes in detail the challenges that Asian countries face and asks, will global warming send Asia and the Pacific ‘up in smoke’?
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    Biofuels, agriculture and poverty reduction

    Natural Resource Perspectives, ODI, 2007
    The development of biofuels has generated vigorous debate on economic and environmental grounds. This paper assesses the potential impacts of biofuels on poverty reduction. It argues that the potential is large, whether through employment, wider growth multipliers or energy price effects.
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    Bio-fuels and food aid: the impact on southern Africa

    Wahenga, Regional Hunger and Vulnerability Programme, 2007
    The production of biofuel has more than doubled in the United States since 2001 while food aid levels have been steadily declining. This brief considers how the global shift to ethanol may affect food aid flows to Southern Africa.
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    Climate protection manual for cities

    Natural Capitalism Solutions, 2007
    Natural Capitalism Solutions present this extensively peer-reviewed manual looking at the issues arising from climate change in a rapidly urbanising world. The manual is comprised of several chapters, each available to download individually. They examine the following areas:
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    Mirage and oasis: energy choices in an age of global warming

    New Economics Foundation, 2005
    This article argues that renewable energy is a more cost-effective, flexible, secure, and reliable solution to climate change than nuclear power. The benefits of renewables and microgeneration over nuclear power can be summarised as follows:
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    Getting carbon offsets right: a business brief on engaging offset providers

    Business for Social Responsibility, 2007
    This report is a retail guide for businesses interested in exploring partnerships in the rapidly growing carbon offset market. The guide includes an overview of the key business benefits and costs, criteria for assessing providers, a profile of the 50 top players, and suggestions for partnerships.

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