Nature
Oceans could be 150% more acidic by 2100
Head of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission tells RTCC that acidification of the oceans must be recognised as a ‘critical issue and acted upon’ at Rio+20
Coral reefs could recover, but action is needed, say experts
Coral reefs could recover from the effects of climate change and over exploitation, but with over a billion people relying on the reefs for their livelihoods, locally sensitive action is required.
RTCC Q&A: Climate Change and the Oceans
RTCC takes you through the science of climate change and the oceans.
Picture Gallery: Coral Reefs – the oceans’ treasure troves
Containing 25% of marine species, coral reefs are considered to be the treasure troves of the oceans.
NASA: Latest pictures from satellite monitoring climate
NASA’s most recently launched Earth-observing satellite, Suomi NPP, has captured this spine-tingling picture from outer space.
Tracking climate change impacts with the Big Garden Birdwatch
This weekend is RSPB’s annual birdwatch, but what can trends tell us about birds’ ability to adapt to climate change?
Blue Marine Foundation: protecting the oceans from degradation
Described as the ‘blue heart’ the planet, Marina Vaughan of the Blue Marine Foundation asks how much of it would you protect?
Micro-plastic ‘soup’: the oceans’ hidden threat
A vast amount of the plastic thrown away ends up in the oceans having a long term impact on marine life.
RTCC photo of the week #2
This week’s Rio Conventions Calendar photo features a silverback Muninya peering out from the jungle.
Mark Lynas: Oceans are approaching dangerous acidification
Mark Lynas, envrionmentalist and author of ‘The God Species’ spoke to RTCC about ocean acidificiation and its links to climate change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sceptics queue up for UN climate film
A climate sceptic website has offered $500 to anyone who can ‘debunk’ a UN film on glacier melt in the Himalayas, as US State Department holds special viewing.