Climate Change

Scientists link frozen spring to dramatic Arctic sea ice loss

Climate scientists have linked the massive snowstorms and bitter spring weather now being experienced across Britain and large parts of Europe and North America to the dramatic loss of Arctic sea i

Publication Date: 
29/03/2013
Environment News Network
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Scientists, Climate Change, Arctic, Europe, United Kingdom (UK), Global Warming, Climate Impacts, Extreme Weather Events
Climate Change

Expert assessment of vulnerability of permafrost carbon to climate change

Approximately 1700 Pg of soil carbon (C) are stored in the northern circumpolar permafrost zone, more than twice as much C than in the atmosphere. The overall amount, rate, and form of C released to the atmosphere in a warmer world will influence the strength of the permafrost C feedback to climate change. We used a survey to quantify variability in the perception of the vulnerability of permafrost C to climate change.

Publication Date: 
26/03/2013
E. A. G. Schuur, B. W. Abbott, W. B. Bowden & et al
Climatic Change
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Climate Change, Climate Science, Global Warming, Carbon Dioxide, Soil Capability, Fossil Fuels, Green House Gases, Deforestation, Arctic, Wetlands, Methane, Lakes
Climate Change

Warmer climate to open new Arctic shipping routes by 2050 -study

The quickest way to get goods from Asia to the U.S.

Publication Date: 
05/03/2013
Reuters
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United States Of America (US), Asia, Climate Change, Climate Impacts, Arctic, Global Warming
Climate Change

A summary of current climate change findings and figures

This WMO information note is the first in a series that will aim to make the science underlying the weather, climate and water issues addressed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) more easily accessible to the general public.

Publication Date: 
01/03/2013
World Meteorological Organization
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Climate Change, Climate Science, India, Global, Atmosphere, Green House Gases, Sea Level Rise, Extreme Weather Events, Carbon Dioxide, Arctic
Climate Change

The Seas Rise but the Lands Rise Too

As the Arctic ice melts it will raise the sea level.

Publication Date: 
21/02/2013
Environment News Network
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Arctic, Climate Change, Climate Impacts, Global Warming, Sea Level Rise, Scientists, Greenland, Land, Australia, Europe, Denmark, Canada, United States Of America (US)
Environment

Arctic needs protection from resource rush as ice melts: U.N. body

The Arctic needs to be better protected from a rush for natural resources as melting ice makes mineral and energy exploration easier, the United Nations' Environment Programme (UNEP) said.

Publication Date: 
19/02/2013
Reuters
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Arctic, UNEP, Environment, Economic Development, Fossil Fuels, Glacial Melt, Mining, Natural Gas Exploration, Oil Exploration, Ecosystems, Wildlife, Petrochemical Industry, Fish Biodiversity, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States Of America (US), Green House Gases, Climate Change, Global Warming, Pollution
Environment

Arctic needs protection from resource rush as ice melts, says UN

The Arctic needs to be better protected from a rush for natural resources as melting ice makes mineral and energy exploration easier, the United Nations' Environment Programme (UNEP) said.

Publication Date: 
19/02/2013
Guardian (UK)
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Arctic, UNEP, Environment, Economic Development, Fossil Fuels, Glacial Melt, Mining, Natural Gas Exploration, Oil Exploration, Ecosystems, Wildlife, Petrochemical Industry, Fish Biodiversity, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States Of America (US), Green House Gases, Climate Change, Global Warming, Pollution
Environment

Arctic nations' oil spill plans too vague, say environmentalists

A draft document by the Arctic Council fails to define liability for accidents in an icy region opening up due to global warming

Publication Date: 
05/02/2013
Guardian (UK)
Tags:
Arctic, Petrochemical Industry, Environment, Global Warming, Pollution, Oil Pollution, United States Of America (US), Russia, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Oil Exploration, Mining, British Petroleum (BP), Marine Pollution
Environment

UNEP year book 2013: emerging issues in our global environment

The 10th edition of the UNEP Year Book focuses on rapid change in the Arctic and minimizing chemical risks. It also reports on the spike in rhino and elephant poaching in Africa, growing urban environmental challenges, and the accelerating momentum to tackle short-lived climate pollutants.

Publication Date: 
01/02/2013
UNEP
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Environment, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Urbanisation, Arctic, Ozone Layer, Energy, India, Global, Chemical Industry, Health Effects, Poaching, Wildlife Trade
Climate Change

Comprehensive Four-Year Study Finds Black Carbon Second Biggest Climate Pollutant Behind Carbon Dioxide

Black carbon is the second most powerful climate pollutant behind only carbon dioxide, according to a landmark four-year assessment lead by T.C. Bond, S. J. Doherty, D. W. Fahey, and P.

Publication Date: 
16/01/2013
Environment News Network
Tags:
Fossil Fuels, Biomass, Climate Change, Diesel, Firewood, Carbon Dioxide, Global Warming, Waste Disposal, Vehicular Pollution, UNEP, IPCC, Methane, Arctic, Rainfall Pattern, United States Of America (US), Canada, Europe, Asia, Air Pollution

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