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Warm oceans are driving ice loss in Antarctica, says study
A new study by NASA used laser data to track the thinning of Antarctic ice shelves, finding warm oceans could be a dominant factor in ice loss in the region – bringing researchers closer to predicting sea level rises.
Photo of the week #15 – Desertification in the USA
This week’s photo, to coincide with Desertification Week, shows the effects of this phenomenon in the USA.
Dalai Lama: Leaders at Copenhagen climate change summit “short-sighted”
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has called for cooperation, trust and friendship to protect “our small, blue planet” from the threat of climate change.
Climate change doubles the cost of conservation
Work to protect ecosystems, endangered species and ensure clean air and water made more difficult and expensive by climate threats.
Lecture notes: Michael Zammit Cutajar on 20 years of climate talks
Notes from former UNFCCC Executive Secretary Michael Zammit Cuatajr’s lecture entitled: “20 years of talking: What have the global climate negotiations achieved?”
Why should you care about Canada’s tar sands?
The EU is poised to vote on a proposal to label oil from Canada’s tar sands as ‘environmentally damaging’. RTCC asks why this type of oil is so controversial.
South Korea, Australia and NZ leap aboard Co2 market scheme
South Korean legislators have approved plans for an emissions trading scheme, paving the way for a bill to be passed next week.
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.
Scientists make underwater biofuel breakthrough
New discovery means ethanol can be produced from seaweed, sparing food crops.
Climate change: What would the celebrities do?
Find out what Jennifer Aniston does in the shower to fight global warming and which media mogul links cannibalism and climate change.
Will 2012 be the year Obama goes green?
Campaign promises of 2008 have been on the backburner but an improving economy and a winnable election could turn the tide.
Arnie tells Republicans not to be “narrow minded” over Solyndra
Panel including Governator, Sir Richard Branson and IPPC chief Pachauri meets standing Californian Governor Jerry Brown to debate climate change.
NASA: Climate change to create huge ecosystem stress
Plant communities covering almost half of the Earth’s land surface could be fundamentally affected by climate change according to new research from NASA.
Google leaves research legacy as it shuts down renewables project
Web-giant sets tech transfer precedent and publishes research to allow others to continue work.
Q&A: Emissions Trading
RTCC explains the workings of one of the more controversial products of the international climate negotiations
Kofi Annan slams world leaders for inaction on climate change
Former UN chief calls for action on climate change in Durban to avoid mass migration and food shortages
Climate change could lead to bigger birds
New report suggests birds in central California are growing larger to help ride out severe weather related to climate change.
Climate related disasters cost USA $14 billion
Deaths and health problems from climate related disasters cost the US over $14 billion over the last decade, according to new research.
UK high speed rail development gets green light
£34bn project receives cross party support as US and China plans falter