Bird flu data must be made public – and fast
The world badly needs a comprehensive, public database of information on bird flu outbreaks in people and animals, says a Nature editorial.
View ArticleMethane levels 'can be controlled', say researchers
Methane levels in the atmosphere have recently stopped rising, indicating that changes in human activity could reduce global levels of this important greenhouse gas.
View ArticleIndonesia seeks village allies against bird flu
Indonesia is countering its runaway avian flu problem by involving villagers as active participants in surveillance and response.
View ArticleBird flu update: 19 February 2007
A round-up of the latest news on the spread of the bird flu virus and the threat to human health.
View ArticleBird flu update: 26 February 2007
A round-up of the latest news on the spread of the bird flu virus and the threat to human health.
View ArticlePublic engagement key to animal health research
Public engagement is as vital as technological breakthroughs in controlling animal disease epidemics, says Jakob Zinsstag.
View ArticleBird flu update: 5 March 2007
A round-up of the latest news on the spread of the bird flu virus and the threat to human health.
View ArticleNew initiative to fight livestock disease launched
A ten-year initiative will develop vaccines, treatments and diagnostics for livestock in developing countries.
View ArticleBird flu update: 26 March 2007
A round-up of the latest news on the spread of the bird flu virus and the threat to human health.
View ArticleAfrica: a 'natural laboratory' for climate adaptation
Adaptation is now seen as an important aspect of climate change action and Africa's villages have much to teach us, reports Jim Giles.
View ArticleChina and Vietnam battle lethal pig disease
A lethal strain of a pig disease affecting China and Vietnam may have evolved recently, according to experts.
View ArticleCarbon dioxide could make grasslands 'unusable'
Research has shown that increased levels of carbon dioxide encourage woody shrubs to replace grass in grasslands, making for poor grazing.
View Article'Hardy' livestock on the decline in developing world
Hardy livestock breeds in developing countries are under threat of extinction as higher-yielding animals are used instead, says a report.
View ArticleSoil degradation issues 'swept aside', say experts
More attention must be paid to the global degradation of land and its impact on climate change and food security, scientists say.
View ArticleOwnership squabbles 'hindering' conservation
Arguments over ownership of animal genetic resources are delaying vital conservation efforts, say experts.
View ArticleCourt halts introduction of GM rice in the Philippines
Greenpeace and other NGOs have used the courts to temporarily halt the introduction of GM rice to the Philippines.
View ArticleBiofuel revolution threatens food security for the poor
Strong international policies are needed to stop the biofuel revolution threatening food security for the poor, says Siwa Msangi.
View ArticleNon-native goats and iguanas threaten Pacific islands
Feral goats and green iguanas introduced to small Pacific island states are destroying ecosystems and native wildlife, find studies.
View ArticleStruggle to explain bird flu's spread to humans
Understanding the ecology of bird flu may be as important as vaccines in preventing infection of people, say researchers.
View ArticleOn-farm system turns rice plants into biofuel and fodder
The technique produces only ethanol and silage, and requires no energy and little kit, say Japanese researchers.
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