Climate science
Brazil achieves 70% reduction in Amazon deforestation
NEWS: As Brazil bids to win the World Cup on home soil, new research indicates it’s already a winner on combating deforestation
Vermont’s maple syrup threatened by climate change
NEWS: First US state-level climate assessment says maple syrup production will decline as weather warms
Low carbon energy saves money in the long run – study
NEWS: Fuel savings will pay for higher up-front costs of renewable energy, say consultants EY
Time for farming to be taken seriously at UN climate talks?
COMMENT: Agriculture is linked to 20% of greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s not receiving attention from governments
Climate change could lead to China-India water conflict
NEWS: Decline in water flow from Tibetan Plateau likely to exacerbate tensions in region over coming decades
Scientists discover three new global warming gases
NEWS: Comparison of air samples has revealed three new global warming gases – and the evidence suggests they are man-made
Climate change to increase UK flash flood risk – study
NEWS: Chances of potentially dangerous levels of heavy rain likely to increase says Met Office
Global Environment Facility reveals WWF and IUCN alliance
NEWS: Developing countries set to benefit from new funds protecting biodiversity hotspots and monitoring climate change
Antarctic ice sheet history suggests role in rapid sea level rise
NEWS: New study suggests melting Antarctic ice sheet contributed to rapid sea level rise 15,000 years ago
New mercury convention could help fund climate efforts
NEWS: Drive to cut toxic pollution from power plants likely to have knock-on effects for greenhouse gas emissions
India heatwaves raise fears of future climate impacts
NEWS: Extreme heat has claimed many lives in India this year, and scientists say it can only get worse
‘Time running out’ says UN as CO2 levels hit record April high
NEWS: WMO chief says new data shows world leaders must urgently reach a deal to limit atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
Ecuador gives green light to oil drilling in Amazon’s Yasuni national park
ENVIRONMENT NETWORK: Companies could start extracting oil underneath key biodiversity reserve on Earth by 2016
Saudis accused of deleting part of UN climate science report
NEWS: British scientist expresses his surprise when parts of IPCC text were ‘mutilated’ at April meeting in Berlin
Greener Australian outback is lowering atmospheric CO2
NEWS: Extra plant growth in Australian dry lands reveals region’s growing global role as carbon sink
US national landmarks face critical climate threat – report
PICTURES: Study from Union of Concerned Scientists cites State of Liberty, Alaska’s permafrost and NASA’s coast facilities at risk
Forest fires and warming to blame for Greenland melt
NEWS: Increasing forest fires spell more bad news for Greenland ice sheet, study finds
Greenland ice loss may be faster than thought – study
NEWS: New understanding of Greenland’s glaciers show more of them are below sea level, and may melt faster
Climate change could increase volcanic eruptions
NEWS: Icelandic history provides a lesson in the global impacts of a more explosive planet
Brazil ‘unprepared’ for climate change, warns leading scientist
NEWS: Heavy reliance on natural products means country is at acute risk from rising temperatures and water cycle changes