atmosphere

Adjusting Earths thermostat, with caution

Posted in Featured, Science on 25th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

With so much at stake, transparency is essential. But the science of climate engineering is also widely misunderstood.

It is clear that 2014 will end up as the warmest year on record

Posted in Featured, Science on 22nd Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

This year's heat is what scientists expect from man-made global warming. Scientists say the burning of coal, oil and gas traps heats, changing the climate.

Climate fund receives $9.3bn pledge

Posted in Science on 20th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Thirty nations meeting in Berlin have pledged $9.3bn (bn) for a fund to help developing countries cut emissions and prepare for climate change.

Ionospheric Connection Explorer mission gets green light for development

Posted in Science on 15th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

The orbital mission aims to study the effects of the lower atmosphere on the ionosphere and its impact on the Earths surface.

Far Infrared: The New Driver Behind Arctic Warming

Posted in Science on 5th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

A team of scientists have identified far infrared energy as a new driver behind Arctic warming and melting sea ice in the region, according to recent research.