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Climate change summit: Thousands join global protests
Posted in Science on 21st Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
Street protests demanding urgent action on climate change have been taking place around the world, with marches reported in more than 2,000 locations.
August was hottest on record worldwide, says NASA
Posted in Science on 18th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
2014 is shaping up to be an exceptionally warm year with May and June also the hottest ever.
Climate change remedies 'affordable'
Posted in Science on 16th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
Politicians will put the world economy at risk if they fail to tackle climate change, a global commission has warned.
Ozone layer showing 'signs of recovery', UN says
Posted in Science on 12th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
The ozone layer that shields the earth from cancer-causing ultraviolet rays is showing early signs of thickening after years of depletion, a UN study says.
Greenhouse gas levels rising at fastest rate since 1984
Posted in Science on 9th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
A surge in atmospheric CO2 saw levels of greenhouse gases reach record levels in 2013, according to new figures.