Latest climate change news
2012 warmest year on record for USA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says weather was “consistent with a warming world” but can’t be linked exclusively to climate change
UK Met Office dismisses reports that global warming has stopped
Slow response from organisation to media reports draws criticism for delay
Recession increasing global vulnerability to climate change
World Economic Forum annual survey places global warming and water scarcity among top five global concerns in 2013
Carbon capture delayed by high costs and poor policies – IEA
International Energy Agency says CCS needs urgent investment and strong policy incentives from governments in 2013
Australia’s ‘dome of heat’ sends temperature charts into deep purple
Intense heat afflicting Australia continent has led to the country’s meteorologists adding new colours to take its temperature range
Why the climate needs a carbon tax in 2013
Ryan Godfrey from the Global Governance Institute argues a price for carbon would encourage innovation, raise employment levels while addressing the causes of climate change
Pressure increases on Obama to block Keystone XL pipeline
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The green house that is (literally) rubbish
Scientists from the University of Brighton have constructed a house made from toothbrushes, jeans, cassettes and old mattresses
Carbon market shrinks 36% but signs for a prosperous 2013 remain
Low cost per tonne of CO2 triggers record number of trades while new policies and expanding market hope for 2013
Hobbits set to dominate in a warming world
If the world does warm by 6°C, the safe bet to deal with climate change appears to grow hairy feet and head to the Shire
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
Prince Charles repeats call for urgent climate change action
Heir to UK throne says prospect of becoming grandfather motivates him to address environmental issues
Plans to build 292 Himalayan hydroelectric dams described as “train wreck”
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Philippines climate chief invites leaders to visit typhoon devastation
Naderev ‘Yeb’ Sano says climate ambition could be raised if politicians see chaos caused by climate induced disasters
New fracking research: Bad for climate, fine for your health
Leaked report by New York Health Department clears fracking as a health risk but new science emerges suggesting methane leaks from shale gas are as high as 9%
Drought set to close Mississippi River trade route
Army moves in to break up rocks on river bed as water levels fall below safe levels for barges
$60bn Hurricane Sandy loss and damage package hangs in balance
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie attacks Federal Government for slow delivery of funds to storm affected areas
Natural disasters cost $160bn in 2012
Hurricane Sandy costliest single event but non-economic losses from agriculture could be felt long into 2013
Obama boosts support for biofuels industry
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Cool climate: The bike that has no pedals
The Fliz relies purely on people power, just like the bicycle’s fore-runner, the velocipede – but is it really an eco answer to congested towns?