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Alternative Energy: not necessarily the magic solution

Alternative Energy: not necessarily the magic solution

The current mantra is to ‘reduce greenhouse gas emissions more than 25 percent by 2020 — and more than 80 percent by 2050.’ While these attempts will curb our dependence on fossil fuels, doing ‘everything possible to promote alternative energy’ may also entail ‘financial, political, and technical pressures as well as time constraints [...]
Combating desertification: imperative component of the new climate deal

Combating desertification: imperative component of the new climate deal

Organized by the Dryland Science for Development (DSD) Consortium, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) holds a global scientific conference with the main topic of desertification-climate change nexus. The global conference, entitled “Understanding Desertification and Land Degradation Trends,” is being held in connection [...]