Antarctic temperatures disagree with climate model predictions A new report on climate over the world's southernmost continent shows that temperatures during the late 20th century did not climb as had been predicted by many global climate models. This comes soon after the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel
2007-02-15 00:00:00
US Climate Change Science Program provides key contributions to IPCC fourth assessment Research conducted by scientists funded through the US Climate Change Science Program has helped resolve key uncertainties about the causes of global climate change and has helped refine projected future changes in temperature and sea-level rise, as publi
2007-02-15 00:00:00
Hope for end of climate deadlock A breakthrough on climate change deadlock is being sought in a meeting at the US senate.
2007-02-14 10:24:52
Blair calls for post-Kyoto deal G8 leaders have a "tremendous" chance to strike a new deal to combat global warming, says Tony Blair.
2007-02-13 20:32:30
Leeds P&P hold Hilary Benn to account Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for International Development, was put through his paces on energy and climate change at an hour long meeting in Leeds on Friday. Students from the Leeds P&P group presented the key Ditch Dirty Development demands, and
2007-02-12 14:58:35
European Waste Vote: Conservative MEP pushes for incineration On Tuesday 13th February, the European Parliament will vote in Strasbourg on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive. This directive is the umbrella law for all EU waste legislation. Positive improvements to the directive to boost recycling and wast
2007-02-09 12:19:00
Branson reward no substitute for changing our behaviour - Huhne <P>Commenting on Richard Branson's announcement that he is to offer a $25m
reward for the development of a technique for removing CO<SPAN>2</SPAN> from the
atmosphere, <B>Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary</B>,
2007-02-09 00:00:00
Wind milestone highlights nuclear lie - Huhne <P>Commenting on the UK reaching the milestone of generating two gigawatts from
wind turbines - equivalent to two large coal or oil fired power stations -
<B>Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary</B>, <B>Chris Huhne MP
2007-02-09 00:00:00
UTSA researchers examine effects of global warming on Antarctic UTSA Earth and Environmental Science Researchers Hongjie Xie and Burku Cicek were a part of an international group of scientists and educators that traveled from Chile to the Antarctica last month to measure the polar ice caps and determine if they are af
2007-02-08 00:00:00
Brazil scolds rich on environment Brazil's President Lula says rich nations are not doing enough to fight global warming.
2007-02-07 05:59:20
Cold storage solution for global warming? Leicester and the British Geological Society (BGS) have proposed storing CO2 in huge underground reservoirs as a way of reducing emissions -- and have even identified sites in Western Europe that would be suitable.
2007-02-07 00:00:00
Adaptation to global climate change is an essential response to a warming planet Temperatures are rising on Earth, which is heating up the debate over global warming and the future of our planet, but what may be needed most to combat global warming is a greater focus on adapting to our changing planet, says a team of science policy ex
2007-02-07 00:00:00
Study shows largest North America climate change in 65 million years The largest climate change in central North America since the age of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, a temperature drop of nearly 15 degrees Fahrenheit, is documented within the fossilized teeth of horses and other plant-eating mammals, a new study re
2007-02-07 00:00:00
Climate change 'affecting' China Chinese officials blame unseasonably warm weather on global warming, as parts of Shaanxi face drought.
2007-02-06 12:34:07
UK 'must do more' on carbon gases Tony Blair says the UK has "done better than most countries" but not "well enough" on climate change.
2007-02-06 10:56:17
Prime Minister has lost course - Davey <P>Commenting on the Prime Minister’s acknowledgement of a "storm" around his
premiership, <B>Chief of Staff to Menzies Campbell</B>, <B>Edward Davey MP</B>
said:</P>
<P>"The Prime Mi
2007-02-05 00:00:00
Environment must be at heart of all policies - Campbell <P>Today, at a special manifesto meeting of the Liberal Democrat Federal Policy
Committee (FPC), <B>Liberal Democrat Leader and Chair of the FPC</B>,<B> Menzies
</B>Campbell, called for the environment to be at the heart
2007-02-05 00:00:00
Ancient rocks show how young Earth avoided becoming giant snowball A greenhouse gas that has become the bane of modern society may have saved Earth from completely freezing over early in the planet's history, according to the first detailed laboratory analysis of the world's oldest sedimentary rocks.
2007-02-05 00:00:00
World's oldest rocks show how Earth may have dodged frozen fate of Mars Carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that has become a bane of modern society, may have saved Earth from freezing over early in the planet's history, according to a detailed laboratory analysis of the world's oldest sedimentary rocks by University of Chic
2007-02-05 00:00:00
INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE SCIENTISTS ISSUE STARK GLOBAL WARNING Friends of the Earth today called on world leaders to take urgent action to cut emissions of greenhouse gases after the planet's leading scientific experts, endorsed by the world's governments, delivered the starkest warning yet on the threat of global cl
2007-02-02 18:31:00
Blame for warming pinned on man It is "very likely" that climate change is the result of human activity, the global body on climate science says.
2007-02-02 08:13:15
New report presents strongest evidence yet of human link to global warming, Duke expert says Evidence presented in the first phase of the IntergovernmentalPanel on Climate Change's 4th Assessment Report, released today in Paris, paints the clearest picture yet that human-derived greenhouse gases are playing a significant role in observed global w
2007-02-02 00:00:00
Sophisticated ESA space weather tool under development If a satellite encounters high-energy particles or other "space weather" phenomena before ground controllers can take action, on-board electronics could be disrupted, scientific instruments damaged and, in very rare and extreme cases, spacecraft
2007-02-02 00:00:00
Climate change only one symptom of a stressed planet Earth The International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme responds to the IPCC AR4 by focussing on the need for an integrated, Earth Systems Science approach to the challenges posed by global environmental change. Several scientists from the IGBP network who author
2007-02-02 00:00:00
We must act quickly to halt climate change - Huhne <P>Commenting on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC)
report,<SPAN> <B><SPAN lang=EN-US>Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment
Secretary</SPAN></B><SPAN lang=EN-US>, <B>Chris Huhne
MP<
2007-02-02 00:00:00
Failure on climate change an inconvenient truth for government - Teather <P>Commenting on news that the Government is to send the film <I>Inconvenient
Truth </I>to every secondary school in England, <B>Liberal Democrat Shadow
Education Secretary</B>, <B>Sarah Teather MP </B>said:&l
2007-02-02 00:00:00
Taxes 'fail to curb travel CO2' Current UK tax plans are unlikely to curb the growth in greenhouse gas emissions from travel, a study says.
2007-02-01 02:25:50
Articles on animal migration published in BioScience A special section in the February 2007 issue of BioScience explores animal migration in depth, reporting results from studies that employed new technologies and discussing the complications that global warming raises for migratory species.
2007-02-01 00:00:00
Researchers predict future of federal climate change policy The future of federal climate change policy is likely to include a host of strategies such as a national cap on carbon dioxide emissions, mandatory standards on renewable energy, mandatory efficiency standards on vehicles and products, and a national carb
2007-02-01 00:00:00
Traveling in the right direction -- lessening our impact on the environment As concern about climate change increasingly focuses on the environmental damage caused by travel, new research shows that there are huge variations in the amount of greenhouse gas emissions for which individuals' travel patterns are responsible.
2007-02-01 00:00:00
NEW FIGURES SHOW HUGE RISE IN AVIATION EMISSIONS Official statistics published today show that the UK Government is still failing to tackle climate change. The 2005 figures also highlight the growing threat from aviation emissions.
2007-01-31 13:43:00
Sydney climate change warning A report warns that life in the Australian city of Sydney could be made unsustainable by climate change.
2007-01-31 05:37:22
Higher energy prices have led to emissions fall - Huhne <P>Commenting on figures released by the Government today on greenhouse gas
emissions, and ahead of the doubling of Air Passenger Duty which comes into
force tomorrow, <B>Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary</B>,<B> Ch
2007-01-31 00:00:00
Panel warns on Great Barrier Reef Australia's Great Barrier Reef could be dead within decades because of global warming, a leaked IPCC report says.
2007-01-30 05:49:54
Government failing on flood defences - Campbell <B>
<P>Menzies Campbell</B>,<B> Leader of the Liberal Democrats,</B> will today
visit the Thames Barrier in London to speak about the increased threat of
flooding and to highlight the dangers of climate change.</P>
2007-01-30 00:00:00
Storage of greenhouse gasses in Siberian peat moor Wet peat moorlands form a sustainable storage place for the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide but are also a source of the much stronger greenhouse gas methane. According to Dutch researcher Wiebe Borren, peat moorlands will counteract the greenhouse effect u
2007-01-30 00:00:00
Reduced leaks and metering needed to safeguard water supply - Huhne <P>Commenting on the launch on the Government's draft proposals for the
introduction of water metering in areas of severe shortage, <B>Liberal Democrat
Shadow Environment Secretary</B>,<B> Chris Huhne MP</B> said: <BR&
2007-01-30 00:00:00
Exxon Mobil aiming propaganda at children - Huhne <P>The Liberal Democrats have accused Exxon Mobil of aiming climate change
"propaganda" at young children who are unable to assess the evidence for
themselves.<BR><BR>The ExxonMobil sponsored website <A
href="http
2007-01-29 00:00:00
Blair lacks credibility to push through climate change goals - Huhne <P>Responding to Tony Blair’s speech to the World Economic Forum that a major
breakthrough on climate change is near, <B>Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment
Secretary</B>, <B>Chris Huhne MP </B>said: <BR>&
2007-01-29 00:00:00
MIT: Nanoengineered concrete could cut CO2 emissions While government leaders argue about the practicality of reducing world emissions of carbon dioxide, researchers are seeking ways to make it happen. One group of engineers at MIT is focusing its work on the nanostructure of concrete, the world's most wide
2007-01-29 00:00:00
CONDOMS TURN STUDENTS ON TO CLIMATE CHANGE A hard-hitting climate change advertising campaign showing condoms covering a coal station chimney, a car exhaust and aeroplane engine will be launched in universities across the country this month as part of Friends of the Earth’s The Big Ask campa
2007-01-28 00:15:00
Blair sees hope of climate deal Tony Blair tells the World Economic Forum a breakthrough on climate change may be near.
2007-01-27 20:11:07
Stark findings on climate change The world’s leading scientific experts are set to deliver the latest, starkest findings on climate change.
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change begins its release of the long anticipated Fourth Assessment Report in Paris on 2 February
2007-01-26 15:24:00
Fruit flies and global warming -- Some like it hot Researchers working in Australia have discovered ways in which fruit flies might react to the extreme temperatures and fluctuations in global warming. Short-term exposure to high heat stress ("heat hardening") has been known to have negative eff
2007-01-26 00:00:00
February Geology and GSA Today media highlights Topics include: a new technique for analyzing the relationship between climate and hurricane activity; discovery of fossilized embryos in advanced stages of development from South China; revised dispersal and extinction dating of the late Neogene "te
2007-01-26 00:00:00
BUSH SPEECH OFFERS LITLE NEW ON CLIMATE CHANGE President Bush's State of the Union did little to show that the US administration is prepred to take the action needed to tackle global climate change.
2007-01-24 12:18:00
Green agenda for global leaders Global warming and the second web revolution are uppermost as the World Economic Forum starts.
2007-01-24 07:53:36
Aviation emissions must be taxed more - Huhne <P>Commenting on the opposition to airline taxes by three leading airlines,
whose representatives appeared before the Treasury Select Committee today,
<B>Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary</B>, <B>Chris Huhne MP
&l
2007-01-24 00:00:00
Climate 'to affect nuclear sites' A study seen by the BBC highlights how climate change will impact the UK's future nuclear power stations.
2007-01-23 22:29:00
Bush 'must fight climate change' Heads of major US firms call on President Bush to back mandatory emissions cuts in his State of Union speech.
2007-01-23 04:54:54
Business community essential in tackling climate change - Huhne <P>Commenting on the news that Tesco is to invest nearly £500m to combat climate
change<B>, Liberal Democrat Shadow Defra Secretary</B>, <B>Chris Huhne MP</B>
said:<BR><BR>"Tesco’s commitme
2007-01-19 00:00:00
CARBON OFF-SETTING The promotion of carbon offsetting schemes is discouraging individuals, industry and governments from taking action to cut greenhouse gases Friends of the Earth said today. The warning comes as the UK Government prepares to unveil (on Thursday) standards
2007-01-18 10:49:00
Government complacent over rail modernisation - Carmichael <P>Commenting on reports that Dr Mike Mitchell, Director General of rail at the
Department of Transport, today told the Public Accounts Select Committee that it
was not realistic to guarantee commuters seats in the rush hour, <B>Liberal
2007-01-18 00:00:00
Deep in arctic mud, geologists find strong evidence of climate change How severe will global warming get? Jason P. Briner is looking for an answer buried deep in mud dozens of feet below the surface of lakes in the frigid Canadian Arctic. His group is gathering the first quantitative temperature data over the last millenni
2007-01-18 00:00:00
Rotting leaf litter study could lead to more accurate climate models Bags of decomposing leaf litter have allowed a research team led by scientists at UC Berkeley and Colorado State University to produce an elegantly simple set of equations to calculate the nitrogen released into the soil during decomposition, which in tur
2007-01-18 00:00:00
Nitrogen study may improve ecological predictions The pattern of nitrogen release from decaying plant material is remarkably similar and predictable across the planet, researchers have concluded in a new study, which should make it easier to understand nutrient dynamics, vegetation growth, estimate carbo
2007-01-18 00:00:00
Climate resets 'Doomsday Clock' Climate change is as great a threat to humankind as nuclear annihilation, global security experts conclude.
2007-01-17 14:44:18
UN 'should take lead on climate' The United Nations should spearhead a drive for action on climate change, says a high-ranking UN official.
2007-01-16 22:41:11
Stern upbeat over climate action Economist Sir Nicholas Stern tells MPs he is encouraged by action planned around the world on climate change.
2007-01-16 12:13:34
New P&P group at Robert Smyth School a huge success After a P&P climate change workshop in November, a P&P group formed at the Robert Smyth school in Leicestershire. They're already transforming their school and the local environment.
2007-01-11 10:02:58
Big businesses' climate meeting Major UK companies such as BT, Tesco and BA meet to collaborate on tackling climate change.
2007-01-11 06:15:24
EU plans 'industrial revolution' The EU calls on member states to cut emissions of greenhouse gases by at least 20% by 2020, in a new strategy.
2007-01-10 12:13:22
Chrysler questions climate change The chief economist of US car firm Chrysler attacks the "quasi-hysterical" European attitude to global warming.
2007-01-10 09:59:57
Climate food threat to porpoises Harbour porpoises in Scottish waters are suffering as climate change impacts sandeels, a staple food.
2007-01-10 09:02:52
Plants point the way to coping with climate change Scientists studying how plants have naturally evolved to cope with the changing seasons of temperate climates have made a discovery that could help us to breed new varieties of crops, able to thrive in a changing climate. It is an important step forward a
2007-01-09 00:00:00
Ryanair hits back in 'green' row Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary hits back at criticism from the UK's climate change minister over carbon emissions.
2007-01-05 16:05:22
GOVERNMENT MINISTER ATTACKS AVIATION INDUSTRY OVER CLIMATE CHANGE The Government must do more to tackle rising carbon dioxide emissions from the aviation industry, Friends of the Earth said today. The call comes as Environment Minister Ian Pearson attacked airlines for refusing to take climate change seriously.
2007-01-05 12:39:00
Break armlock of supermarkets on farmers - Williams Commenting on the Oxford Farming Conference today, Liberal Democrat Shadow
DEFRA Minister, Roger Williams MP said:"Both David Miliband and
David Cameron have dodged the need to break the armlock that supermarkets hold
on farmers."Without the necessa
2007-01-04 00:00:00
Warmest ever year shows need for action on climate change - Huhne Commenting on Thursday's Met Office prediction that 2007 is
likely to be the warmest year on record globally, Liberal Democrat Shadow
Environment Secretary, Chris Huhne MP
said:"This has to be the year we face up to the need for action,
not just w
2007-01-04 00:00:00
Flatulent livestock worsening climate change - Huhne Commenting on the project launched today at the Oxford Farming
Conference which highlights the economic opportunities and environmental threats
for farming from climate change, Liberal Democrat Shadow Defra
Secretary, Chris Huhne MP
said:"Farming
2007-01-04 00:00:00
York-Sichuan link to study biodiesel production Biologists at the University of York have established new research links with Chinese scientists to investigate biodiesel -- a cleaner, more environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum.
2007-01-04 00:00:00
Chemistry of volcanic fallout reveals secrets of past eruptions A team of American and French scientists has developed a method to determine the influence of past volcanic eruptions on climate and the chemistry of the upper atmosphere, and significantly reduce uncertainty in models of future climate change.
2007-01-04 00:00:00
Climate 'benefits' for UK farming A project highlighting opportunities, as well as threats, from climate change is launched for farmers.
2007-01-03 10:00:21
AGU journal highlights - Jan. 2, 2007 In this issue: "Perturbations to the radiative energy balance following the Mt. Pinatubo eruption; Hydrographic control of the Indian Ocean by Antarctic climate;" "Modeling large vortex action at small scales;" "Seasonal changes i
2007-01-02 00:00:00
Huge Arctic ice break discovered A vast ice shelf broke away in the Canadian Arctic last year, in what could be another sign of global warming.
2006-12-29 22:52:57
