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9th April, 2013
Panda vs pinot?
Climate change sparks a hunt for cooler places to grow wine grapes, even if those places are home to sensitive animal populations.
Climate change sparks a hunt for cooler places to grow wine grapes, even if those places are home to sensitive animal populations.
21st March, 2013
Earth Hour turns to wider action
"If it's a toss-up between doing nothing and doing something that is not perfect but is still something very visible, I think the answer is: do something."
"If it's a toss-up between doing nothing and doing something that is not perfect but is still something very visible, I think the answer is: do something."
8th March, 2013
Canada’s glaciers could shrink by a fifth by 2100
Should they all melt, Canada's glaciers, the third largest ice body in the world, would cause a 7.9-inch rise in sea level.
Should they all melt, Canada's glaciers, the third largest ice body in the world, would cause a 7.9-inch rise in sea level.
16th February, 2013
G20 Summit: EU states want big business to pay ‘fair share’ of taxes
Some multinational companies use strategies that allow them to pay just five percent in corporate taxes while smaller businesses are paying 30 percent, say reports.
Some multinational companies use strategies that allow them to pay just five percent in corporate taxes while smaller businesses are paying 30 percent, say reports.
16th January, 2013
US experts see more warming after hot 2012
The year 2012 marked the ninth or 10th warmest on record, depending on the measurement.
The year 2012 marked the ninth or 10th warmest on record, depending on the measurement.
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3rd December, 2012
The sins on US
Less than a month after Sandy, the United States is as defiant as ever in regards to accepting responsibility as the biggest polluter of the world.
Less than a month after Sandy, the United States is as defiant as ever in regards to accepting responsibility as the biggest polluter of the world.
2nd December, 2012
Unanimous unrest
Stills from around the world depicting the aftermath of war, injustice, exploitation and the resilience of man.
Stills from around the world depicting the aftermath of war, injustice, exploitation and the resilience of man.
1st December, 2012
Seeking Muslim discourse on climate change
The Quran is filled with verses on nature and Earth, yet the voice of Islamic leaders is missing from the global dialogue on warming.
The Quran is filled with verses on nature and Earth, yet the voice of Islamic leaders is missing from the global dialogue on warming.
29th November, 2012
Emerging environmental encumbrance
An accumulation in pictures, of the warning signs of continuing environmental neglect and the impact of climate change.
An accumulation in pictures, of the warning signs of continuing environmental neglect and the impact of climate change.
28th November, 2012
2012 marked by extreme weather: UN
“Climate change is taking place before our eyes and will continue to do so,” World Meteorological Organization chief Michel Jarraud said.
“Climate change is taking place before our eyes and will continue to do so,” World Meteorological Organization chief Michel Jarraud said.
19th November, 2012
World Bank warns against global warming
The World Bank warned Sunday that global temperatures could rise by four degrees this century without immediate action.
The World Bank warned Sunday that global temperatures could rise by four degrees this century without immediate action.
22nd August, 2012
Climate vs. weather: Extreme events narrow the doubts
A lengthening string of brutal weather events is going hand in hand with rises in temperatures and greenhouse-gas levels.
A lengthening string of brutal weather events is going hand in hand with rises in temperatures and greenhouse-gas levels.
26th July, 2012
Nasa: Greenland ice sheet melted at unprecedented rate
The big melt in Greenland is part of an overall picture of an unusually warm season across the Arctic
The big melt in Greenland is part of an overall picture of an unusually warm season across the Arctic
24th July, 2012
Typhoon ‘Vincente’ lashes Hong Kong
A powerful typhoon slammed the Chinese territory of Hong Kong on Tuesday, injuring dozens, disrupting communications and bringing business to a standstill in one of…
A powerful typhoon slammed the Chinese territory of Hong Kong on Tuesday, injuring dozens, disrupting communications and bringing business to a standstill in one of…
2nd July, 2012
Rise in sea level can’t be stopped, scientists say
A lot of climate research shows that rising greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for increasing global average surface temperatures.
A lot of climate research shows that rising greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for increasing global average surface temperatures.
7th June, 2012
World Bank sees global garbage crisis
Urban specialists said the growing pile of trash from urban dwellers is as daunting as global warming and the costs will be especially high in poor countries.
Urban specialists said the growing pile of trash from urban dwellers is as daunting as global warming and the costs will be especially high in poor countries.
31st May, 2012
‘Poor governance compounding climate change challenges’
Poor governance and lack of natural resources’ management have intensified the gravity of challenges posed by climate change.
Poor governance and lack of natural resources’ management have intensified the gravity of challenges posed by climate change.
25th May, 2012
Climate pact process stumbles as countries bicker in Bonn
Negotiations in Bonn showed developed and developing nations split on apportioning responsibility for tackling global warming.
Negotiations in Bonn showed developed and developing nations split on apportioning responsibility for tackling global warming.
21st May, 2012
Climate scientists say they have solved riddle of rising sea
Global sea levels rose by an average of 1.8 millimetres per year from 1961-2003.
Global sea levels rose by an average of 1.8 millimetres per year from 1961-2003.
17th May, 2012
UN talks take first steps on 2015 climate deal
The aim of the meeting was to negotiate a global pact to combat climate change.
The aim of the meeting was to negotiate a global pact to combat climate change.
