Climate science
Arctic ice loss equivalent to 20 years of man-made CO2, says polar scientist
Cambridge University’s Professor Peter Wadhams says polar melt threatens to double mankind’s contribution to global warming, potentially causing irreversible climate change
Climate Live: EU to investigate China solar panel imports & Danish Minister calls for climate to top political agenda
Today’s top headlines – EU to investigate China solar panel imports, Danish Minister calls for climate to top political agenda and President Putin flies with the cranes.
Bangkok 2012 – UN climate talks leaving world on pathway to 3°C says new report
Latest Climate Action Tracker says more ambition vital from governments if world temperatures are to be controlled
Black carbon could impact atmospheric warming less than previously thought, say researchers
New study questions assumption that tackling black carbon, i.e. soot, could bring relatively quick gains to efforts to combat climate change.
The Cook Islands open Pacific Island Forum with announcement of world’s largest marine park
Country is joined by neighbour New Caledonia in pledging projected areas which will together cover 2.5 million square kilometres of ocean.
Photo of the week #32 – Climate change, drought and declining zebra populations
This week’s photo of the week, the zebra population facing extinction from climate change and drought.
Arctic sea ice reaches record low, says NASA
Arctic sea ice is lower than at any other point since satellite records began, according to NASA, representing a new norm for the region.
The United States of Climate Change #3: The Montana hunters targeting big changes in the US climate debate
Todd Tanner, founder of the Conservation Hawks tells RTCC why changes in the Montana landscape have spurred him on to start a grass roots climate action movement among the United States 37 million hunters.
Photo of the week #31 – Conservation threats for the world’s smallest sea turtle
This week’s photo of the week, the Olive Ridley turtle faces multiple threats such as poaching and fishing.
Climate Live: Romney sets out plan for US energy independence, Green Climate Fund board meets and risks of rapid warming to Antarctic Peninsula
Today’s stop stories including Romney’s plan for US energy independence, the first meeting of the UN Green Climate Fund and warnings over rapid warming across the Antarctic Peninsula.
Rapid warming in the Antarctic could destabilise thousand year old ice shelves, say scientists
Scientists find rapid warming over last 50-100 years contributed to the collapse of ice shelves witnessed over last 20 years, warning of more occurrences with future warming.
Geoengineering scheme could “balance global warming” in a world with double pre-industrial CO2
“Marine cloud-brightening” method to trigger cloud formation by spraying sea water into the atmosphere could reflect enough solar radiation away from earth to negate effects of climate change.
Nobel prize winning scientist says global tax on emissions vital to deal with climate change
Mario Molina calls for price on global greenhouse gas emissions and warns of possibility of climate ‘catastrophe’
Adaptation focus: How ecosystem based solutions are bearing fruit in Xai Xai, Mozambique
Dr Richard Munang from the UNEP explains how Ecosystem-based Adaptation can help people and communities cope with the negative effects of climate change.
Arctic sea ice could shrink to record lows, says polar scientist
Ted Scambos from the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre warns that Arctic sea ice could shrink to record lows next week, and then continue to melt for the rest of the summer months.
Youth Profile #8: Why education is key to developing climate awareness in Ghana
In the eighth in a series of youth profiles, we speak to Jamal Musah from the Ghana Youth Climate Coalition – one of Africa’s newest climate change groups.
Climate Live: Arctic sea ice hits record lows, ecology drone monitor conservation and Al Gore praises Australia’s climate action
Today’s top headlines including Arctic sea ice hitting record lows, ecology drones monitoring conservation and Al Gore’s praise for Australia’s climate action.
Giant ‘shade cloths’ could be used to save coral from climate change
New study says fixing giant shade cloths over the Great Barrier Reef should be considered to help save coral from the effects of climate change.
Australia’s acute water shortages mapped
Projected Australian water shortages suggest governments of future will have to ration water between mining, agriculture and major cities.
Arctic spill would create inaccessible ‘oil sandwich’ in ice impossible to clean, says UK polar expert
A leading polar expert has told RTCC an offshore oil spill in the region would be almost impossible to clean up and could affect vast areas of the ocean