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Sea Level Rise

A supraglacial lake over the Greenland ice sheet in the Kangerlussuaq area at 1500 m elevation

Melting over Greenland ice sheet shatters record, say scientists

Latest data shows melting over the Greenland ice sheet in 2012, has surpassed previous seasonal records – four weeks before the melting season is expected to end.

The United States of Climate Change #2: Poisonous politics in North Carolina

The United States of Climate Change #2: Poisonous politics in North Carolina

Part two in our USA series looks at the state of North Carolina. Despite leading the way on clean air legislation, local politicians have made facts optional and science discretionary in energy and environment decision making.

Greenland ice loss comes in fits and starts say scientists

Greenland ice loss comes in fits and starts say scientists

New research finds Greenland’s ice sheet melt could happen in short bursts, showing that the melt witnessed between 2005 and 2010 may not have been unprecedented.

Climate Live: Calls for EU to adopt ambitious Co2 targets, climate change falls down US environmental agenda & sharp sea level rises seen in Oz

Climate Live: Calls for EU to adopt ambitious Co2 targets, climate change falls down US environmental agenda & sharp sea level rises seen in Oz

The latest international climate change news, debate and video from RTCC.

Rio+20: The underwater lab that could unlock the secrets of the ocean

Rio+20: The underwater lab that could unlock the secrets of the ocean

A 58m sub-sea laboratory could drastically increase the length of time that scientists can observe the oceans.

Rio+20: Usual suspects holding up the talks says Seychelles Ambassador

Rio+20: Usual suspects holding up the talks says Seychelles Ambassador

Big polluters and industrial interests blocking progress says Seychelles ambassador to the US.

New Kyoto climate change targets proposed for rich countries

New Kyoto climate change targets proposed for rich countries

Submission by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) would more than double the EU target and set Australia a goal to cut CO2 by 7%.

Photo of the week #17 - Greenland's disappearing glaciers

Photo of the week #17 – Greenland’s disappearing glaciers

This week’s photo of the week shows the implications of glacier melt in Greenland on rising sea levels.

Weddell Sea region in West Antarctic could be on brink of change

Weddell Sea region in West Antarctic could be on brink of change

Two new studies show the Weddell Sea sector of the West Antarctic ice sheet – previously regarded as stable – could be a region of great concern in the future.

Greenland’s glaciers contributing less to sea level rise than thought

Greenland’s glaciers contributing less to sea level rise than thought

Glaciers have “sped up” and contribution to sea level rise still significant but data shows we’re not on track for worst case scenario.

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Is this village in Alaska home to first climate change migrants in US?

Eskimo village of Newtok, Alaska to relocate as melting permafrost puts community on shaky ground and see ice loss opens door to storms.

Just 15% of Antarctic ice shelf remains

Just 15% of Antarctic ice shelf remains

Latest European Space Agency data shows continued disintegration of Larsen B ice shelf.

RTCC.org

Climate change warming oceans for more than a century

New study comparing modern temperature records with data from 1870 suggests the world’s oceans have been warming for more than 100 years.

RTCC.org

Previous 2°C warming triggered 20m sea level rises

Rock and soil samples from 3 million years ago match predicted modern-day warming with larger than expected rises in sea level.

Photo of the week #9

Photo of the week #9

This week’s photo of the week highlights the threat of rising sea levels on the Pacific Island of Tuvalu.

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Maldives climate action to continue despite political turmoil

Official says adaptation plans will not be disrupted as the country looks to shift populations to its most resilient islands.

Kiribati president rejects climate change evacuation stories

Kiribati president rejects climate change evacuation stories

Tong says new land on Fiji will be used for economic development and relocation remains an absolute last resort.

Kiribati Cabinet approves plan to buy land in Fiji for climate refugees

Kiribati Cabinet approves plan to buy land in Fiji for climate refugees

Kiribati’s president has called the move a possibility but a last resort, as the country’s cabinet approves the purchase of land on Fiji’s Viti Levu Island to home future climate refugees.

RTCC Q&A: Climate Change and the Oceans

RTCC Q&A: Climate Change and the Oceans

RTCC takes you through the science of climate change and the oceans.

Expert Q&A: How the Southern Ocean helps us plan for climate change

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.

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