Climate science
Letter from Antarctica: Hunting ocean acidification at the South Pole
Dr Donna Roberts writes for RTCC from the Mawson Centenary Cruise to Commonwealth Bay in Antarctica.
Ocean acidity gamble leaves marine life with uncertain future
Researchers from Plymouth Marine Laboratory are finding increased levels of ocean acidity affect the entire marine ecosystem.
Expert Q&A: How the Southern Ocean helps us plan for climate change
Antarctic expert tells RTCC the Southern Ocean is a barometer for climate changes across the planet.
Warming oceans face CO2 tipping point
Australian oceans expert tells RTCC warmer seas will absorb less CO2, exacerbating greenhouse effect.
Frosty sun won’t affect earth’s temperature
UK Met Office research suggests that decreased output from the sun until 2100 will not negate rising temperatures caused by carbon emissions.
Expanding Arctic water pool could cool Europe
A new study which detected a huge fresh water pool in the Artic Ocean, warns changes in wind direction could cause the pool to spill out and disturb ocean currents cooling Europe.
UNESCO: Vital fate of oceans on Rio+20 agenda
Wendy Watson-Wright, head of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission has called for acidification to be considered at this years RIO+20 Earth Summit conference.
Scientists make underwater biofuel breakthrough
New discovery means ethanol can be produced from seaweed, sparing food crops.
RTCC photo of the week #1
This week’s Rio Conventions Calendar photo features Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins
New Keystone XL route planned following Obama rejection
TransCanada says it remains committed to Keystone XL as Republicans round on President over jobs.
Water summit underlines growing importance in Middle East
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi says ‘water more important than oil’ for Middle East.
Flu pandemics linked to climate variation
Altered bird migration patterns could contribute to flu outbreaks.
Climate Change: What is it and why does it matter?
Can’t access Wikipedia? Need to know all there is to know about climate change? Not a problem. Here’s our definitive guide.
Zammit Cutajar to deliver analysis on UN climate talks
The former head of the UNFCCC will visit London on Thursday 9 February to deliver RTCC’s first lecture of 2012.
Nitrogen dioxide cloud over India and China
Nitrogen dioxide levels have risen over India and China according to a senior scientist at the University of Bremen.
Soot and methane reduction could slow global warming, says NASA study
Using simple measures to cut emissions of methane and soot could help slow global warming while also boosting crops and saving lives, says new study from NASA.
Food waste could provide London with new gas supply
North London outfit Creative Health Lab aim to use their Anaerobic Digestion technology to provide gas and fertiliser for local community.
New climate change research network launched in UK
LCEDN will identify UK-based skills and knowledge that could help developing economies achieve low carbon developments.
Change your font size and save a forest
The Minus One project aims to encourage people to print less and save paper by reducing their font size by one.
Prescott defends UN climate talks following Lomborg criticism
Former Deputy Prime Minister says there is no alternative after controversial academic Bjorn Lomborg calls Durban Platform a “hollow victory”.