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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.
Climate Curate: Wednesday 25 January 2012
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Ocean acidity gamble leaves marine life with uncertain future
Researchers from Plymouth Marine Laboratory are finding increased levels of ocean acidity affect the entire marine ecosystem.
EU emissions scheme could lead to rise in C02 levels
Europe’s flagship Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) is being undermined by a permits surplus, according to a trade body.
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.
Warming oceans face CO2 tipping point
Australian oceans expert tells RTCC warmer seas will absorb less CO2, exacerbating greenhouse effect.
Climate Curate: Tuesday 24 January 2012
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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.
What can the oceans do for us?
Oceans are not simply a source of food and sanctuary for ecosystems. They could also provide us with vast quantities of energy.
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.
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.
Climate Curate: Monday 23 Janurary 2012
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Five things we learned about climate change this week
President Obama, Ban Ki-moon and NASA all had something to say in a hectic week of climate change news. RTCC runs through five ideas to takeaway from the week.
#Lighterlater: Bill defeat was a blow to British democracy
Daniel Vockins, campaign manager at Lighter Later writes of his frustrastion following Friday’s Daylight Saving Bill failure.
#LighterLater: Why does it matter?
RTCC takes a look at the day’s events following the Daylight Saving Bill being blocked in Parliament.
“Water is much more important than oil”
As the doors close on this year’s World Future Energy Summit, we look back on the four days in the words of those who attended.
Prescott: Hull will lead green industrial revolution in UK
Hull has the potential to be a clean-tech version of Silicon Valley, according to the former UK Deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott.
Scientists make underwater biofuel breakthrough
New discovery means ethanol can be produced from seaweed, sparing food crops.
Climate Curate: Friday 20 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
BP: Renewables growing but fossil fuels to dominate until 2030
Renewables and nuclear to grow faster than any single fossil fuel but gas will take leading role.