Research
Warming oceans face CO2 tipping point
Australian oceans expert tells RTCC warmer seas will absorb less CO2, exacerbating greenhouse effect.
Expanding Arctic water pool could cool Europe
A new study which detected a huge fresh water pool in the Artic Ocean, warns changes in wind direction could cause the pool to spill out and disturb ocean currents cooling Europe.
Flu pandemics linked to climate variation
Altered bird migration patterns could contribute to flu outbreaks.
Zammit Cutajar to deliver analysis on UN climate talks
The former head of the UNFCCC will visit London on Thursday 9 February to deliver RTCC’s first lecture of 2012.
Nitrogen dioxide cloud over India and China
Nitrogen dioxide levels have risen over India and China according to a senior scientist at the University of Bremen.
Soot and methane reduction could slow global warming, says NASA study
Using simple measures to cut emissions of methane and soot could help slow global warming while also boosting crops and saving lives, says new study from NASA.
Food waste could provide London with new gas supply
North London outfit Creative Health Lab aim to use their Anaerobic Digestion technology to provide gas and fertiliser for local community.
New climate change research network launched in UK
LCEDN will identify UK-based skills and knowledge that could help developing economies achieve low carbon developments.
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.
Figueres: Action not words will fight climate change
What is the Momentum for Change project and why does it matter? RTCC asked the UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres to explain why this campaign is important.
Bill McKibben interview: Occupy, Keystone and his arrest
Veteran activist gives RTCC his thoughts on Durban protests, influence of green groups and the 2012 US Presidential elections.
Stephen Hawking: climate disaster within 1000 years
Climate change is one of a greatest threats posed to the future of human-kind and the world, according to Cambridge cosmologist Stephen Hawking.
Katharine Hayhoe Q&A: Climate scientists in USA under attack
Katharine Hayhoe speaks to RTCC about the state of climate science in the USA, the daily attacks she and colleagues suffer and her efforts to clean up the climate debate.
Climate scientist dropped by Gingrich laments toxic politics
Katharine Hayhoe, author of a scrapped chapter on climate change in Newt Gingrich’s new book, says climate scientists in the US are being persecuted for their work.
Comment: Time to get sceptical about climate change message?
Darren Hughes, head of public affairs at the Rothamsted Research Institute, explores how smarter communications could prompt more effective climate action.
Green economy key to UK high-tech growth
UK Universities and Science Minister, David Willetts says low carbon technology is a vital area for growing the UK economy.
Apocalypse 2011: The year of climate alarms
2011 was a year of stark warnings from the scientific community, but lessons will be learnt going forward? RTCC took a look at the major findings from the past year.
Stars of 2011: Canada’s youth climate delegates
While Canada’s government tore up its commitments to the climate in 2011, the country’s youth movement thrived – and as a result are RTCC’s stars of the Year!
Comment: Could Church lead new front against climate change?
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church Pope Benedict says climate change is one of the major threats to the world. Could his leadership be the catalyst for effective political action?
Drive carefully and save cash this Christmas
By installing some eco-drive techniques in your journey this Christmas you could save money – and carbon – all year round. RTCC is here to show you how.