Canada’s glacial ice loss raises sea level

Dramatic increase in ice loss from the Arctic glaciers of Canada’s northernmost archipelago is now a major contributor to sea level rise. Glaciers are home to a quarter of all the Arctic ice.
Posted On 17 Feb 2017
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Europe warned to switch off coal power

The EU must move swiftly away from coal power if it is to hit targets for reducing emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases.
Posted On 13 Feb 2017
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Seawater dents delta rice production

Saltwater intrusion exacerbated by climate change is hitting rice production in vulnerable delta regions and threatens to cause food shortages.
Posted On 04 Feb 2017
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Sustainable Development can unlock trillions in new market value

Landmark report launche reveals that pursuing sustainable business models could unlock economic opportunities worth at least US$12 trillion a year by 2030
Posted On 27 Jan 2017
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US faces ‘abrupt and substantial’ crop losses

Rising temperatures will lead to massive crop losses in the US, which will increase prices and cause problems for developing countries, says international study.
Posted On 19 Jan 2017
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Carbon cuts will not prevent sea level rise  

Short-lived greenhouse gases will continue to affect the oceans for centuries however much the world achieves by carbon cuts. We are going to live with this for a very long time.
Posted On 17 Jan 2017
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Flood and hurricane risk varies widely across US

New evidence based on groundwater and stream flow reveals mixed messages for the United States, as flood and hurricane frequency depends on region.
Posted On 07 Jan 2017
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Electric vehicles threaten to overtake biofuel

A sharp increase in the predicted global number of EVs prompts Brazil to rev up its promotion of low-carbon biofuels.
Posted On 05 Jan 2017
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