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Change career by going green
It's easy to see the long-term potential of the environmental sector, but how easy is it to move into a "green-collar" job?
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Debate 2.0: How can green technology transfer be encouraged?
Can the world collectively develop essential green technologies for a sustainable future?
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Africa looks to a green future
In the run-up to Rio+20, countries across Africa are realizing that green growth makes economic as well as environmental sense.
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What’s the electricity forecast for Tokyo today?
As temperatures soar while electricity supply is still short, Japan will face an energy demand management challenge this summer.
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Preparing for glacier disaster in Pakistan
As glaciers retreat they can put villages in the valleys below at great risk. A climate change adaptation fund seeks to prevent future catastrophes.
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Debate 2.0: Will expanding ‘human security’ improve people’s lives?
In his ‘Sustainable Planet’ column, Jacob Park asks whether thinking about global governance in terms of ‘securitization’ is wise.
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OS Homo Sapiens 2.0: New human software coming soon?
New interpretations of our terrestrial existence have the potential to justify the rescuing of the Earth's climate and eco-systems.
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Smart and just grids: Options for sub-Saharan Africa
There is an opportunity to learn from the experience of industrialised countries and leapfrog to equitable and inclusive grid development.
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US military goes to war with climate sceptics
The Pentagon recognises the threat posed by climate change, even if American politicians do not.
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Deserts prove fertile ground for renewable energy
Change is in the air in northern Africa and energy policy is also undergoing a revolution.
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Carbon governance in Asia: bridging scales and disciplines
Understanding Asia's economic and development diversity is crucial to ensuring the world addresses climate change.
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Climate, food and the connectivity paradox
Complex systems science can help us understand the drivers of today’s climate challenge.
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Wind industry sees big potential for little turbines
Wind turbines are getting bigger and bolder, but those small enough for backyards or rooftops could potentially slash more emissions.
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IPCC says renewable energy can power the world
A new UN report says renewables could supply 80% of the world's energy, If governments pursue the right policies.
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Tetsunari Iida on the renewable future of Japan
A former nuclear researcher/engineer has a radical but straightforward idea — that Japan can go 100% renewable.
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Nauru confronts developed world over climate change
This island state's permanent representative to the UN calls for climate change action.
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