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Clear Summaries of Scientific Consensus Documents

published under the authority of the GreenFacts Scientific Board
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Facts on Agriculture & Development

Source:
IAASTD (2008)

Summaries:
GreenFacts (2008)

Agriculture is closely linked to many concerns, including biodiversity loss, global warming and water availability. Despite significant increases in productivity, malnutrition and poverty still plague many parts of the world.
How could agriculture foster equitable and sustainable development? More...

Facts on Water Resources

Source:
UNESCO (2006)

Summaries:
GreenFacts (2008)

Water resources are irregularly distributed in space and time, and they are under pressure due to human activity. How can water resources be managed sustainably while meeting an ever increasing demand? More...

Facts on CO₂ Capture & Storage

Source:
IPCC (2005)

Summaries:
GreenFacts (2007)

One possible option for reducing CO₂ emissions is to store it underground. This technique is called Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS). How does it work? Could it really help addressing climate change? More...

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