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June 18, 2013

New report identifies 'regret-free' approaches for adapting agriculture to climate change
Bonn, Germany (SPX) Jun 19, 2013
Whether it's swapping coffee for cocoa in Central America or bracing for drought in Sri Lanka with a return to ancient water storage systems, findings from a new report from the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) chart a path for farmers to adapt to climate shifts despite uncertainties about what growing conditions will look like decades from now. As this week's UN climate talks in Bonn continue to sideline a formal deal on agriculture, the study, Addre ... read more

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Six soldiers killed in attack on Mozambique armoury: reports Armed men on Monday killed six soldiers in a pre-dawn attack on a military weapons depot in central Mozambique, independent television reported. ... more		At least 60 feared dead as monsoon lashes north India Torrential rains and flash floods washed away homes and roads in north India, leaving at least feared 60 people dead and thousands stranded, as the annual monsoon hit the country earlier than normal, officials said Tuesday. ... more		Elephant tramples girl to death in Nepal An elephant trampled a 12-year-old girl to death after dragging her away from her home in a remote region of southeastern Nepal, police said Tuesday. ... more
				'Self-cleaning' pollution-control technology could do more harm than good Research by Indiana University environmental scientists shows that air-pollution-removal technology used in "self-cleaning" paints and building surfaces may actually cause more problems than they so ... more		Spanish researchers sequence the genome of global deep ocean A team of Spanish researchers, coordinated by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has started to sequence the genome of the global deep ocean. They are using more than 2,000 samples of mic ... more

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Kerry to visit Pakistan, India this month US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to India and Pakistan this month for the first time since taking office, officials in Delhi and Islamabad said on Thursday. ... more		India call violation of Pakistan airspace 'technical' India confirmed on Wednesday that its jets had entered Pakistani airspace, but described the incident as a "technical violation". ... more		Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services Orion to advance IARPA system for tracking small space debris JAXA taps ispace for lunar debris mitigation and disposal study		Tibetan nun survives self-immolation attempt: reports A Tibetan nun who set fire to herself in protest at Chinese rule appeared to have survived the self-immolation attempt, a rights group and a media outlet said. ... more
				Cost-effective: HIV tests for all in India In India most people who are HIV positive don't know it, yet testing and treatment are relatively cheap and available. It would therefore meet international standards of cost-effectiveness - and sav ... more		Pakistan says Indian jets violate air space Pakistan on Tuesday accused Indian jets of briefly violating its airspace, days after India said one of its soldiers had been killed by Pakistani troops. ... more

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Sri Lanka tightens safety as monsoon kills 54 The death toll in Sri Lanka from strong monsoon winds and heavy rains rose to 54, as the government announced on Tuesday new safety requirements for small fishing boats. ... more		Chagos Islanders lose UK marine park challenge Exiled Indian Ocean islanders on Tuesday lost a British court challenge launched to prevent Britain from setting up a marine park they suspect is aimed at stopping them from ever returning. ... more		Cleaner ship fuel is reducing lightning in key shipping lanes, research finds Solar cycles seen in Antarctic fast ice history Hot spring soaking reshapes parasite and microbe balance in Japanese macaques		India commissions its first Pilatus aircraft The Indian air force inducted the first 12 of 75 Swiss-manufactured Pilatus PC-7 Mk-II basic training aircraft at a ceremony at the Dundigal Air Force Academy near Hyderabad. ... more
				Brazilian official resigns over indigenous protests The Brazilian official in charge of indigenous affairs resigned Friday amid protests by natives locked in land feuds with white farmers and opposing construction of a huge dam in the Amazon. ... more		Colombo police arrest cop in contract killing inquiry Police in Sri Lanka are questioning a senior police officer arrested over the alleged contract killing of a millionaire shoe businessman last month. ... more

S. Korea opens bidding on $7.3 bn fighter jet deal

Beechcraft issues statement on LAS dispute

EADS Examines Electric And Hybrid Propulsion To Further Reduce Aircraft Emissions

Ford to go back to buttons, knobs after complaints about touchscreens

EU takes Germany to task over new auto coolant rules

Study finds speech-to-text risks behind the wheel

China launches its first carbon trading scheme: report

China is outsourcing carbon within its own borders

UMD scientists publish key findings on regional, global impact of trade on the environment

Popcorn particle pathways promise better lithium-ion batteries

Unzipped nanotubes unlock potential for batteries

Autonomous energy-scavenging micro devices will test water quality, monitor bridges, more

	Genetically modified cotton improves diet quality for small-scale farmers in India Insect-resistant genetically modified (GM) cotton has significantly improved calorie consumption and dietary quality among small-scale farmers in India over a 7-year-period, according to research pu ... more		Pollination merely one production factor No food for the human race without bees? It is not quite as straightforward as that. A case study by ecologists from ETH Zurich in a coffee-growing area in India reveals that pollinating insects are ... more		40 dead as monsoon lashes Sri Lanka Naval boats and helicopters scoured seas off Sri Lanka on Monday for dozens of missing fishermen, as the death toll from heavy monsoon rains and strong winds rose to 40, an official said. ... more		French electric car share program sets sights on Indy A French electric car share program has set its sights on the home of one of the top US race car events: Indianapolis. ... more

Keck backed team advances first graviton detector concept

Trump offers Egypt to mediate on Ethiopia dam

US to repeal the basis for its climate rules: What to know

Two rebels die in 19-hour Indian gun battle		Little Scope Discovers Metal-Poor Cousin of Famous Planet		Australia and India plan naval exercise		Brazil grapples with indigenous land protests		Nepal landslide kills seven: police
Hundreds fall sick in Bangladesh garment factory		US renews exemptions to Iran oil sanctions		China, India, Pakistan boost nuclear arsenals: study		Glitch puts off Indian navigation satellite launch by a fortnight		Outside View: Who is winning the pre-talk coin toss in Syria?

India promises to clean up military corruption

Monsoon rains arrive in India, bring cheer to farmers

Urban Indians grow concerned about pollution: survey

Chinese worker cleared of blasphemy in Pakistan

Bangladesh gets its first Hamilton class cutter

Speeding train kills four elephants in eastern India

Narayansami Inaugurates ISRO Navigation Centre

Iran aims for more oil exports to India

French government posts space counsellor in Bangalore

More paramilitaries for Chhattisgarh state

India PM calls for nuclear deal, more Japan investment

Scientists explore roots of future tropical rainfall

India, China vow to end long-running border dispute

Karzai meets Indian leaders in push for military aid

China's Li to pay tribute to heroic Indian doctor

Chinese PM vows to open up markets to India

India awaits LNG exports from Freeport facility

Afghan leader to push for Indian military aid

Sri Lanka Tamils defy ban on rebel memorial

Chinese premier arrives in India for talks

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