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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?
Top businesses’ reveal climate change strategies
Coca-Cola, Microsoft, HSBC and Starbucks among 100 firms in UNFCCC database of private sector action on climate change.
Climate Curate: Friday 27 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
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.
Pakistan hints at climate change cooperation with India
Prime Minister Gilani will work with neighbour but also says recurring disasters need a global solution.
Coastal erosion major threat to West Africa
In the second blog from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO Isabelle Niang writes about the threat to West Africa from rapid coastal erosion.
10 climate change lessons for the UK
New climate change impact report from UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs suggests fringe benefits for health and agriculture but flooding and extreme weather dictate end result.
RTCC photo of the week #2
This week’s Rio Conventions Calendar photo features a silverback Muninya peering out from the jungle.
Climate Curate: Thursday 26 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Former UNFCCC chief: Private sector investment essential for climate fight
Yvo de Boer says absence of private money will leave fight against climate change “in big trouble”.
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.
Rio+20 Summit shies away from ‘controversial’ climate change
Hosts select sustainable development as foundation for progress.
UNEP: Clean up of the world’s oceans could boost economy
New report from the United Nations Environment Programme highlights the economy gain from keeping healthy coasts and seas.
UK Gov’t loses solar appeal but bigger issue looms over sector
Solar insider warns Government’s proposed new energy efficiency proviso would “kill” the industry.
Obama: I will act on causes of climate change
US President Barack Obama uses his annual State of the Union address to explain how he is committed to promoting ‘clean energy’ across the country.