Ocean warming intensifies power of typhoons

The violence of typhoons that devastate Asian coastal regions is being magnified by rising sea surface temperatures caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted On 11 Sep 2016
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Amazon burns as Brazil signs Paris pledge

Forest fires in the Amazon region are reaching record levels as Brazil’s government fails to tackle the deforestation that fuels the country’s high rate of emissions.
Posted On 11 Sep 2016
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Future fisheries can expect $10-billion revenue loss due to climate change

Global fisheries stand to lose approximately $10 billion of their annual revenue by 2050 if climate change continues unchecked.
Posted On 08 Sep 2016
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Carbon dioxide could ease drought impacts

As drought becomes more frequent and prolonged with climate change, increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may help plants to survive on less water.
Posted On 08 Sep 2016
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Sustainable Forestry Initiative To Deliver Metrics For Well-Managed Forests

The future of forests and the environment depends on understanding the contributions of sustainable forest management
Posted On 06 Sep 2016
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Hurricanes cut swath through US politics

Scientists have shown that hurricanes are hitting the US harder than ever, yet many Republican-voting men remain unswayed by evidence of climate change.
Posted On 05 Sep 2016
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The Rate of Change in U.S. Energy Consumption – Who are the Winners and Losers?

Chart shows who are the winners and losers in the shifting picture of energy consumption
Posted On 02 Sep 2016
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History warns of drought’s destructive force

  The role of drought in the fall of ancient Mayan civilisation highlights the vital need today for water management in fighting the impacts of climate change
Posted On 31 Aug 2016
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