Global Precipitation Linked to Global Warming
A new study shows that observed changes in global (ocean and land) precipitation are directly affected by human activities and cannot be explained by natural variability alone.
World Headed for a High-Speed Carbon Crash
If global carbon emissions continue to rise at their current rate, humanity will eventually be left with no other option than a costly, world war-like mobilisation, scientists warned this week.
Antarctic Glacier Flow Controlled by Speed Bumps Below
Narrow ribs of dirt and rock beneath Antarctic glaciers help slow the glaciers’ flow into the sea, according to new research from scientists at Princeton University and the British Antarctic Survey. Understanding the factors that control the glaciers’ flow to the sea is important because their melting contributes significantly to sea level rise.
Greenhouse Gas In Atmosphere Hits New Record: UN
The amount of greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere hit a new record high in 2012, continuing an ever-faster rise that is driving climate change, the UN weather agency said.
Is Global Heating Hiding Out in the Oceans?
A recent slowdown in global warming has led some skeptics to renew their claims that industrial carbon emissions are not causing a century-long rise in Earth’s surface temperatures. But rather than letting humans off the hook, a new study adds support to the idea that the oceans are taking up some of the excess heat, at least for the moment.
Keeping The Coasts of Lofoten, Vesterålen And Senja Free From Oil And Gas Exploration
Norway, one of the world’s largest oil and gas developers, has committed to protecting valuable areas of the ocean from being impacted by petroleum activities, putting the value of nature in front of the need for oil.
Why We Don’t Care About Saving Our Grandchildren From Climate Change
A new study shows that human beings are too selfish to endure present pain to avert future climate change. That’s why we need win-win solutions now…
Climate Shocks Will Hurt Poverty Targets
As climatic shocks worsen, disaster-affected populations will be driven deeper into poverty, exacerbating their vulnerability, in as soon as two decades – unless policymakers start to address the issue now.
Without Plants, Earth Would Cook Under Billions of Tons of Additional Carbon
Enhanced growth of Earth’s leafy greens during the 20th century has significantly slowed the planet’s transition to being red-hot, according to the first study to specify the extent to which plants have prevented climate change since pre-industrial times.