Urban cropland loss puts harvests at risk

Soils face a global threat as population pressure, human development and swelling cities lead to mounting cropland loss.
Posted On 01 Jan 2017
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Growing tornado impact puzzles scientists

The US seems to be experiencing more and worse tornado outbreaks – groups of twisters in quick succession. But climate change may not be the culprit.
Posted On 19 Dec 2016
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Coffee belt feels  climate squeeze

Small-scale farmers who produce most of the world’s coffee beans face reductions in crop yield and quality as a result of rising temperatures and extreme weather.
Posted On 18 Dec 2016
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The Weather Network launches the Severe Weather Outlook

New desktop and mobile web product helps users prepare for significant weather events up to 3 days in advance
Posted On 15 Dec 2016
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Cities suffer climate impacts in silence

As the world continues to warm, cities are housing ever greater numbers − yet they have no voice in climate talks.
Posted On 11 Dec 2016
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Climate deniers face scientific pushback

A British scientist who has researched ocean acidification says the scientific community should take the time needed to rebut climate deniers.
Posted On 10 Dec 2016
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Northeastern US faces fiercer hurricanes

Stronger, more frequent storms will pummel the northern Atlantic coast of the US as human consumption of fossil fuels causes hurricanes to change course.
Posted On 07 Dec 2016
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China set for top spot in carbon trading

Chinese officials say they will have the world’s biggest carbon trading scheme up and running throughout the country by the middle of next year.
Posted On 06 Dec 2016
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