States and industries face more climate court action

Campaigners are increasingly using climate court action to press governments and corporations to fulfil their obligations to combat climate change.
Posted On 15 Jun 2017
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US cities face growing flood risks

As the seas rise, US cities can expect varied flood risks: some will have more of the worst floods, others more frequent familiar inundations.
Posted On 13 Jun 2017
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Hopes rise for longer-term climate forecasts

A study of the interaction between sunlight, air, water and foliage should lead to better longer-term climate forecasts, scientists say.
Posted On 09 Jun 2017
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Electric vehicles have another record year, reaching 2 million cars in 2016

The number of electric cars on the roads around the world rose to 2 million in 2016, following a year of strong growth in 2015, according to the International Energy Agency
Posted On 07 Jun 2017
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Urban heat islands leave cities sweltering

Many city dwellers face a hotter future than their suburban and rural peers because the urban heat island effect can double city temperatures.
Posted On 01 Jun 2017
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Our changing forests – fires, storms, and insects are changing everything

Droughts, fires, wind and insects are putting increased stress on our forests – and they are all influenced by climate change
Posted On 31 May 2017
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Food industry is cooking the planet

One of the biggest contributors to climate change is the agricultural food industry, but the political will to tackle the issue is lacking.
Posted On 25 May 2017
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Canada to reduce emissions from oil and gas industry

The natural gas used to heat homes, and the gasoline that powers cars will be produced with less harm to our environment.
Posted On 25 May 2017
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