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Himalayan snow ‘half previous estimates’
No commentsHimalayan snow cover is little more than half of that previously estimated, according to first-ever comprehensive research on snow cover in the region released at UN climate talks here.
»From the COP17 exhibit hall: fashion design reinvented
1 commentCalifornia College of the Arts is exhibiting sustainable clothing designs at COP17. Their aim is to reinvent the retail fashion industry.
»A Nigerian quest for better use of wood fuel
2 commentsUgochi Anyaka reports on the health effects that people suffer when the burn wood as fuel in their homes – and how tackling this problem can help to limit climate change too.
»Africa’s Green Fund for action on climate change
No commentsAt the COP16, the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced plans to create the Africa Green Fund (AGF), an mechanism designed to enable African countries access global resources to tackle climate challenges. Ugochi Anyaka reports from Cancun, Mexico.
»The coming storms — warning for climate negotiators
No commentsWith studies showing frequent extreme weather events and severe humanitarian impacts, scientists warn negotiators at UN climate talks wrapping up in Mexico to act quickly on climate change.
»Vietnam advances climate preparation
No commentsVietnam is one of the countries most affected by climate change, however the Southeast Asian country is taking the lead with strong local actions to counter this global issue.
»Green technology to boost communication
No commentsIn a bid to reduce the world’s carbon footprint, a computer manufacturing company has introduced a new form of “green technology” that not only makes communication efficient and but also environmentally friendly. It’s the Visual Collaboration Technology, a high definition video conferencing software that boasts clear vision and audio telecommunication.
»Cell phones can help us cope with climate change — report
No commentsInformation and communication technology (ICT) could help vulnerable people cope with climate change, says a UN report heralding “tools with the potential of transforming lives.”
»Denmark harnesses green power from offshore winds
No commentsDenmark responded to the 1973 oil crisis — when prices rose and producers stopped exports to many countries — with an ambition for independence from this form of fuel.
»Nigeria Set To Announce Fresh Gas Flareout Date
No commentsNigeria, a notorious flarer of associated gas, says that a new date to stop the act, which will soon be announced, will not be shifted this time around.
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