Research has shown that just three rows of trees near poultry houses can reduce the release of dust and ammonia.

VOA: special.2009.09.08

Studies have shown it can reduce the body's ability to fight disease and lead to serious health problems.

VOA: special.2009.03.24

Scientists at the agroforestry center say the use of fertilizer trees can reduce the need for chemical nitrogen by up to three-fourths.

VOA: special.2009.09.01

This form of grazing can reduce the need for pesticide treatments by reducing the growth of weeds.

VOA: special.2010.01.19

Early identification and drug treatment of malaria can reduce the severity of the disease and prevent death.

VOA: special.2010.04.20

A new study has found the strongest evidence yet that smoke-free laws can reduce a major effect of tobacco smoking - heart disease.

VOA: special.2009.01.07

Composting can reduce the amount of garden and cooking waste that would otherwise go into public landfills.

VOA: special.2009.06.23

Scientists are working to develop crop plants that can reduce the amount of water used for agriculture.

VOA: special.2009.03.23

Scientists are working to develop crops that can reduce the amount of water used for agriculture.

VOA: special.2009.01.20

Current treatments for rheumatoid arthritis can reduce pain, but they do not work for everyone.

VOA: special.2010.05.19

More differences,or diversification, could better protect crops against climate changes that can reduce production.

VOA: special.2009.03.23

More differences could better protect crops against climate changes that can reduce production.

VOA: special.2009.01.20

Deep brain stimulation can reduce the need for levodopa and other drugs.

VOA: special.2009.04.07

So aspirin can reduce pain and swelling in damaged tissues.

VOA: special.2009.10.20

If we can get midwifery coverage out there, we can reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality by 90 percent.

VOA: standard.2010.06.15

It says educating communities to better identify people at risk of suicide and encouraging those at risk to seek help can reduce suicides among people with mental illness.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

In contrast,a light bulb has much more impact in the use phase, where it's using the energy, and where you can reduce that with more efficient lighting technologies,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

"If we can reduce some of the capacity on the tube network in the center of London and some of the buses, then that's a good thing."

VOA: standard.2010.07.30

"I think that by having people adopt a healthy lifestyle, both from a medical standpoint as well as nutritional and cognitive stimulation standpoint, that we can reduce the incidence of cognitive decline, which will be proof that these factors are, in fact,important."

VOA: standard.2010.06.17

Tax-exempt means donors can claim their donations on their tax returns and possibly reduce the amount they owe the government.

VOA: special.2009.11.02

Using nets that let smaller fish escape and agreeing not to fish in certain areas can help reduce overfishing.

VOA: special.2009.08.11