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The role of biotechnology in combating climate change: A question of politics?

A new study with swiss participation suggests that the role of biotechnology in combating climate change is rather determined by policy than science.

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Aerni et al. (2015) The role of biotechnology in combating climate change: A question of politics? Science and Public Policy, doi: 10.1093/scipol/scv014 (open access article)

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