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Climate change is analyzed from the perspective of the social sciences

Research being carried out at Carlos III University of Madrid analyzes the key factors in climate change and the risks to public policies that it implies. This study approaches the issue from the perspective ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 31, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (8) | comments 72

UN meets to mull climate change quick-fix options

On the heels of another halting round of talks on climate change, UN scientists this week will review quick-fix options for beating back the threat of global warming that rely on technology rather than political ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 19, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (8) | comments 31

As climate talks sputter, UN scientists vet 'Plan B'

On the heels of another halting round of talks on climate change, UN scientists this week will review quick-fix options for beating back the threat of global warming that rely on technology rather than political wrangling.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 18, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (6) | comments 33

The biodiversity crisis: Worse than climate change

Biodiversity is declining rapidly throughout the world. The challenges of conserving the world's species are perhaps even larger than mitigating the negative effects of global climate change. Dealing with the biodiversity ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jan 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Action needed to manage climate change risks -- new report

Warning that the risk of dangerous climate change impacts is growing with every ton of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere, a National Research Council committee today reiterated the pressing need for substantial ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 12, 2011 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (5) | comments 4

Internet voting still faces hurdles in US

Shop online. Bank online. Why not vote online?

Technology / Other

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 8

Global health experts release new guidance on malaria elimination

Countries and policy leaders gain new guidance today on how and when to eliminate malaria, paving the way for the potential global eradication of the deadly disease. The announcement is being made on behalf of the Malaria ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Apr 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0