Full Coverage: Biodiversity

31.12.2007 The Nepal government will spend US$ 1.1 million to set up a national science laboratory to carry out advanced research on biotechnology, biofuels and renewable energy. The laboratory, due to open in the beginning of 2010, will be managed by the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST).

31.12.2007 Hundreds of villagers stopped a recent public hearing on a proposed methane mining project in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, backed by a report by the Centre for Science and Environment that says the venture will adversely impact hydrology, agriculture and biodiversity. Australia-based Arrow Energy, the Swedish Energy Infrastructure Group, and GAIL India plan to mine methane in the Raigarh and Korba districts of the state.

21.12.2007 Protecting endangered peatland areas will drastically reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

18.12.2007 Berdasarkan temuan Walhi Bali di lapangan, nelayan adalah salah satu kelompok masyarakat yang rentan terkena dampak perubahan iklim. Salah satu indikasinya, nelayan di Pemuteran, Kabupaten Singaraja, kini sangat sulit melaut karena perubahan iklim yang sulit diprediksi.

10.12.2007 Biofuels menjadi cara terbaru yang digunakan oleh Amerika Serikat untuk tetap mengontrol serta mengelola suplai energi dunia. Kabarnya, CIA (Center Intelligent Agency) juga terlibat dalam pengembangan ini.