Levels of CO2 are at their the highest in 800,000 years, writes Tim Radford, but news of a probable decline in emissions this year is providing welcome cheer at the COP21 climate summit: thanks to renewables, economic growth and falling emissions can go hand in hand.
… Good news for COP21: 2015 emissions fall Tim Radford | 8th December 2015 News Climate Change Emissions Renewables COP21 … in 800,000 years, writes Tim Radford, but news of a probable decline in emissions this …
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As the fiscal dust kicked up by Alistair Darling's 2010 budget begins to settle, experts say they are 'surprised' by how 'un-green' the budget turned out to be
… Budget 2010: good news for wind; bad news for green transport Mark Jansen | 25th March 2010 News Politics And Economics Energy Climate …
There were deaths, pollution and substandard goods, but last year’s slew of negative
publicity may have encouraged China to face up to its responsibilities, says Isabel Hilton
… When bad news is good news Isabel Hilton | 15th February 2008 … says Isabel Hilton It’s the bad news, of course, that makes the headlines. No news editor would splash with a story …
The total collapse of glaciers in West Antarctica is 'inevitable', writes Tim Radford, as the southern hemisphere gets warmer and glaciers are undermined by seawater. The news has emerged from a new analysis of satellite data.
… of no return' Tim Radford | 23rd May 2014 News Oceans Antarctica Climate Change … and glaciers are undermined by seawater. The news has emerged from a new analysis of … Research Letters , confirms the ominous news that the southern hemisphere is not just …
If a majority of US citizens support action on climate change, how does their government get away with ignoring them?
… of the US media Howard Friel | 1st July 2005 News Press New York Times Journalism Climate … The New York Times is the most important newspaper in the US. Does this make it the most important newspaper in the world? If one measures the …
Climate change probably caused the savage drought that struck Syria nearly a decade ago, writes Alex Kirby - and helped to trigger the civil war that has so far claimed over 200,000 lives.
… ruinous war Alex Kirby | 6th March 2015 News Climate Change War Middle East Water … violence." Alex Kirby writes for Climate News Network . The drought helped kick …
Not only can the US save money on its electricity by moving to a 48-state power network based on high voltage DC power lines, writes Christopher Clack. It's also the key to increasing the penetration of renewables as the lowest cost energy source, with wind and solar delivering 55% of the nation's electricity demand - and a 78% reduction in carbon emissions.
… the National Energy with Weather System (NEWS) simulator. The NEWS simulator is a cost optimization model … To figure out how to minimize costs, the NEWS model will calculate how to supply power …
It's long been established that Arctic Ocean sea ice is on the retreat, writes Tim Radford. But it's the pace of change that's surprising scientists: latest studies show that the ice-free period is increasing by 5 days / decade.
… 40,000 years Tim Radford | 10th March 2014 News Climate Change Arctic arctic-icescape.png … later. Warming accelerates None of this is news: sea ice in the Arctic has been both … water." Tim Radford writes for Climate News Network. Researchers have tracked the …
Personal allowances would allow equitable use of carbon says the head of the Environment Agency
… chief The Ecologist | 9th November 2009 News Carbon Allowances Carbon Rationing … the project as too expensive. READ MORE... NEWS ANALYSIS Personal carbon trading: the … be the next step in tackling climate change NEWS Carbon rationing may be needed by 2012, …
Campaign group Fight the Flights begins a High Court challenge to overturn Newham Council's decision to almost double the number of flights from 73,000 to 120,000 a year
… expansion Tom Levitt | 18th November 2010 News Airport London City Airport Aviation Flights Climate Change News londoncityairport.jpg London mayor Boris … the Flights campaign website READ MORE... NEWS London council taken to court over City …
The UN’s aviation body is blocking climate critics on Twitter, accusing them of 'fake news' and 'spam'.
… critics online Megan Darby Climate Home News | 29th March 2019 News Climate Change Aviation Flying … critics on Twitter, accusing them of 'fake news' and 'spam'. The International Civil …
A survey of threatened Arctic mammals highlights melting sea ice as a prime threat to eleven keystone species, writes Tim Radford - meaning that efforts to conserve them may be doomed to failure unless we also tackle the causes of climate change.
… Arctic mammals Tim Radford | 2nd April 2015 News Climate Change Mammals Whales Arctic … Biology . Tim Radford writes for Climate News Network The narwhal, beluga and bowhead …
There are hopeful signs that China, the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, is becoming less reliant on the polluting coal that powered its rapid economic rise, writes Kieran Cooke. Great news for China, and the planet - but worrying for coal exporters!
… habit? Kieran Cooke | 12th September 2014 News Coal China Climate Change Energy … economic rise, writes Kieran Cooke. Great news for China, and the planet - but worrying … virtual halt. Meanwhile, the official Xinhua news agency says Beijing - a city of nearly 12 …
In her new weekly column, the Ecologist's Lorna Howarth reports on the stories that show standing up for what we believe in can and does make a real difference.
… Online: a weekly round up of environmental news and action from around the globe Lorna Howarth | 12th January 2013 News Climate Change Extreme Weather … a real difference. In light of the constant news stories about last years drought and crop …
A common marine worm key to the richness of many coastal ecosystems is being damaged by the increasing ocean acidification that was thought to imperil mainly shellfish and coral, writes Alex Kirby. It's an unwelcome sign of more unexpected ecological changes to come.
… oceans Alex Kirby | 30th October 2014 News Oceans Climate Change Pollution Toxics … Lewis, a marine biologist at Exeter, told BBC News : "It's a bit of a shock, frankly. It … surprises ahead." Dr Lewis told the Climate News Network: "Lugworms do as important a job …
Study estimates emissions of methane from freshwater systems to be 103 million tonnes per year - equivalent to 25 per cent of all the carbon dioxide absorbed by the world's land areas
… climate change Tom Levitt | 12th January 2011 News Lakes Rivers Climate Change Methane Greenhouse Gas News methaneice.jpg Tiny bubbles of methane … the continental carbon sink READ MORE... NEWS Draining paddy fields could cut methane …
An increase in natural disasters along Bangladesh's coastal belt is forcing communities to relocate to nearby districts and cities, many forced to live an uncertain life of poverty.
… refugees The Ecologist | 8th February 2011 News Bangladesh Climate Change Climate Refugees News 480pic2.jpg An increase in natural … Rakibul Hasan photography READ MORE... NEWS Climate refugee 'crisis' will not result …
Something scary is lurking in the melting Arctic permafrost, write Tim Radford & Oliver Tickell: 1,700 Gt of carbon. That's 53 years worth of current emissions, and if we let it melt the impact would cost the world $43 tn. Or act now, and we could preserve the Arctic ice for a seventh as much.
… trillion Tim Radford | 23rd September 2015 News Arctic Climate Change Water Emissions … Change. Tim Radford writes for Climate News Network . Oliver Tickell edits The …
In a familiar ritual, the COP20 climate talks have been extended for an extra day as delegates struggle to reach some kind of agreement. The good news is that worthwhile emissions reductions may be achieved - but poor countries are asking: where's the money?
… Kirby Oliver Tickell | 12th December 2014 News Un Climate Change Peru climate-iq-cut.jpg … to reach some kind of agreement. The good news is that worthwhile emissions reductions … - but outside the UN process The only good news is that commitments by China, the US and …
China's State Council has announced plans to make green industries central to the economy by 2015.....
… choice Jennifer Duggan | 15th August 2013 News Energy Economics Climate Change Nuclear … Network article swap. READ MORE... NEWS ANALYSIS Frontline Online: Is the new … air? The Ecologist's Lorna Howarth reports on news and action from the environmental …
Highest ever carbon emissions from energy sector puts hopes of preventing temperature rises of 2C in doubt, according to IEA chief economist
… environment correspondent | 29th May 2011 News Carbon Emissions Climate Change … data. 'I am very worried. This is the worst news on emissions,' Birol told the Guardian. … UK, said time was running out. 'This news should shock the world. Yet even now …
President Donald J Trump has exceeded even his own incredible record for dumfounding his critics with a litany of falsehoods and prejudice during his trip to the UK and meeting with Vladimir Putin. Amid the white noise its easy for us to get distracted from his climate denial. BOB WARD sends a warning signal
… President Trump’s fake news about climate change Bob Ward | 17th July … he is a major source of fake news about climate change. During an … propaganda about the issue, such as Fox News, Breitbart and The Wall Street Journal . …
Campaign groups including RSPB challenge decision not to allow environmental objections to a new coal-fired power station in North Ayrshire
… station Dearbhla Crosse | 15th October 2010 News Climate Change Coal Energy Coal Power Carbon News protestors unfurl banner from … campaign group on Hunterston READ MORE... NEWS Scotland's renewable pledge let down by …