Tierney Smith
Scientists discover how carbon is stored in the Southern Ocean
New research examining how the Southern Ocean absorbs CO2 reveals that winds and currents create pathways for carbon to be stored in the deep ocean regions.
RTCC Q&A: Why Shell’s Arctic adventure could have implications for us all
With Shell’s drilling rigs weeks away from entering the Arctic, RTCC takes a look at some of the potential implications of drilling in the region.
Climate Live: US storms could threaten region’s ozone layer & EU Energy Commissioner praises unconventional fossil fuels
Today’s top headlines: US storms could threaten region’s ozone layer, EU Energy Commissioner praises unconventional fossil fuels and UNEP chief praises London Olympics.
UNEP chief says London 2012 Olympics has raised sustainability bar for future Games
In a visit to the Olympic Park on the eve of the London 2012 Opening Ceremony, UNEP Executive Director, Achim Steiner, gives the event the thumbs up for sustainability.
London Olympics art display breathes new life into importance of urban forestry
New art installation in London’s Russell Square highlights the important role of trees in keeping cities clean and free from pollution
Climate Live: Research finds 70% of Arctic ice loss is due to man-made climate change and OECD report says nuclear expansion to continue in Asia
Today’s top stories: Research finds 70% of Arctic ice loss is due to man-made climate change and OECD report says nuclear expansion to continue in Asia
Photo of the week #27: Jaguars under threat
This week’s photo of the week takes a look at the leopard species, which may not always be with us in a changing climate.
Climate Live: MPs call on UK to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies, EU takes action against emission trading surplus & NASA reports ‘extreme melt’ in Greenland
Today’s top headlines: MPs call on UK to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies, US official says cutting air pollutant could ‘buy time’ in fight against climate change, and extreme melt event in Greenland.
Youth Profile #4: Nepal’s youth fight to save Himalayan paradise from effects of pollution and climate change
In the fourth of RTCC’s Youth Action series Rajan Thapa from the Nepalese Youth for Climate Action talks about mobilising youth in one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change.
Climate Live: Australia to expect more bushfires
Today’s top headlines: Australia to expect more bushfires says commission, UK Treasury accused of undermining future energy security and new research finds climate change could be causing stomach infections in Northern Europe.
London 2012 Olympics: A story of sustainable architecture
RTCC takes a look at some of the innovative ideas which have gone into making the 2012 Games arenas some of the most sustainable ever seen at an Olympic event.
Gary Neville: Power of sport can make sustainability sexy
Former Manchester United and England footballer says sport must lead way in encouraging public to buy into key sustainability principles
Photo of the week #26 – The threat of climate change on seal pups
This week’s photo of the week focuses on the risks of climate change to the survival of the seal.
How do we make ‘green’ sexy?
Following a challenge set by UNFCCC Chief Christiana Figueres at this year’s Rio+20 conference, RTCC takes a look at the ways that we can make sustainability and ‘green’ lifestyles sexy for everyone.
Only one in five of Generation X in USA concerned about climate change
News survey of Generation X adults living in the USA found only 1 in 5 are concerned about climate change, and around half pay little or no attention at all to issue.
Circular Economy #3: Why we need to look at the production cycle as an ecosystem that requires constant replenishment
In the final in our Circular Economy series, we examine the importance of cross-industry collaboration.
Youth Profile #3: Canada’s climate coalition on taking on the Tar Sands lobby and fighting for Kyoto
In the third of RTCC’s Youth Action series, Amara Possian form the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition talks about youth empowerment, international negotiations and the creativity young people bring to the process.
Circular Economy #2: How can we redesign our production cycle to remove waste and create new resources?
In the second of a three-part series on RTCC, we explore how we redesign the system, create new business models and discover new resources in what we see as waste.
London’s Cable Car: Is this an Olympic gimmick or a new sustainable transport concept for cities around the world?
RTCC takes a ride on the new London Cable Car to see if the city’s latest option for sustainable travel will ever really take off.
Circular economy #1: Why pollution, resource depletion and climate change tell us it’s time to ditch our linear vision of growth
In the first of a three-part series on RTCC, we explore what is meant by the circular economy and outline the concept’s five key principles