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IPCC models underestimate role of CO2 in warming
New data suggests Earth’s climate may be more sensitive to CO2 than previous estimates have suggested
Former IPCC chief warns of 5°C temperature rise
Former chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Bob Watson says global average temperatures could reach 5°C above their pre-industrial level
UN climate science body IPCC rejects secrecy accusation
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says review process ahead of critical AR5 report is open to all
Climate scientists say sea level rise estimates must be increased
Sea levels could rise by one metre by 2100 once ice sheet melt is factored in accurately, say leading glaciologists
Sea level rise could reach 6 inches by end of century, warns leaked IPCC report
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Climate scientists dismiss IPCC “leak” linking warming to cosmic rays
Experts tell RTCC cherry-picked facts nothing new as those looking to discredit climate change science “throw last roll of the dice”
Pachauri: Science must drive ambition in Doha
COP18: The gap between emission pledges and what science demands grow wider at every summit. IPCC chief Dr Rajendra Pachauri asks if there’s still space for a scientific voice.
Next UN climate science report will “scare the wits out of everyone”
Former UN climate change chief Yvo de Boer says findings in the IPCC assessment due in 2013 will drive a new sense of urgency among politicians.
Huhne calls for greater political backing of climate action
Former UK Secretary of State for energy and climate change Chris Huhne says support for green agenda must come from top
Michael Mann: attacks on climate science could weaken next IPCC report
Author of iconic hockey stick graph says barrage of invective against scientists means few are willing to state true impacts of man-made climate change
Comment: Recent CO2 emission cuts mask dangers of relying on gas
The latest figures are out and the news, on the face of it is good. But over-committing to gas locks us into a volatile, high carbon world, which will have negative impacts for climate change and energy security.
Dr Rajendra Pachauri: Time to forget governments and use people power to fight climate change
World’s leading climate scientist says governments’ reluctance to tackle the causes of climate change means they should be bypassed in favour of global ‘people power’.
UN opens new round of climate change action contest
UNFCCC opens new round of applications for the “Momentum for Change” scheme aimed at showcasing on the ground action taking place to tackle the climate challenge.
2011: A year of climate disasters
2011 was a year of records when it came to weather events, from drought in Africa to tornadoes in the US and flooding in Asia. RTCC takes a look at a year when the weather ruled the headlines.
Pachauri: Worrying lack of urgency at COP17
The world’s chief climate scientist has told RTCC that he is worried about the lack of any urgency among delegates at COP17.
IPCC confirms link between climate change and extreme weather
In their latest report the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirm the link between climate change and extreme weather.