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85% of Filipinos say they are feeling effects of climate change
Eight out of ten of Filipinos are being personally impacted by climate change, including extreme weather events and health problems
London facing ‘one of worst smogs’ in recent memory
The Mayor has been called upon to ban carcinogenic diesel exhaust in the most polluted areas of London
Comment: education is the key to addressing climate change
Adam Dyster from the UK Youth Climate Coalition says the inclusion of climate debate in the UK geography curriculum is hugely important
Poorly planned hydropower plants linked to North India floods
Floods in Uttarakhand that killed over 1000 and left many more homeless could have been exacerbated by inappropriate hydropower plants
Mayor of London could make fracking decision by 2014
Boris Johnson’s environmental advisor Matthew Pencharz on shale gas, air pollution, lessons from the 2012 Olympics and climate adaptation planning
Africa’s tiny ‘sand dams’ can save millions from drought
Simple, cheap and quick to construct – small walls trapping seasonal rainwater can save Africa’s dryland regions from desertification
Pacific Islands gather to discuss growing climate threat
Fourth Pacific Climate Change Roundtable brings together environment ministers, meteorologists and UN officials to discuss rising sea levels
Central London shuts out traffic in effort to go green
City centre streets consider drastic action as part of efforts to cut emissions and clean up the capital
Climate change to make India monsoons worse
Indian communities need to take matters into their own hands to put an end to disasters like the flooding in Uttarakhand
Glastonbury 2013: a celebration of waste or green thinking?
The environmental impact of Glastonbury causes concern before attendees even reach the gates
Tides swamp climate vulnerable Marshall Islands
Pacific islands experience record tides as Minister welcomes US response team with the words “welcome to climate change”
Arnie: Environmentalists should learn from my eco Hummers
Arnold Schwarzenegger says positive messages not guilt are key to selling climate policies
Exeter students debunk ‘climate myths’ in new animation
Climate communication is a complex business – but help is at hand, in the form of a stick man called Billy
Climate adaptation goes mobile in Brazil
As extreme weather events become more common, the mobile phone is being recognised as an important tool for warnings that can save lives
Profits rule as cities plan for climate change – CDP report
Over $40 million in savings per year was accrued from tackling climate change by the 110 cities involved in survey by C40 and CDP
World Bank warns it’s time to focus on climate adaptation
New report assesses climate impacts for world’s most vulnerable regions, finds many unable to cope with even moderate warming
48 US mayors commit to protecting communities from climate change
Leading mayors and county leaders in the USA have signed an agreement pledging to build more climate resilient towns and cities
Ban Ki Moon calls on leaders to take drought threat seriously
UN chief says developed and developing countries need to accelerate the development of national drought policies
Insulating your house could boost its value by £25,000
Energy efficient houses could see their value soar by 14-38% according to a study from the UK’s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
UN drought chief: ‘famine dehumanizes us, but it is not a fate’
Writing for RTCC on Desertification Day 2013, UNCCD Executive Secretary Luc Gnacadja says it’s time to address this increasingly serious issue