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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.

US and China in 'historic' greenhouse gas emissions pledge

Posted in Featured, Science on 12th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Climate deal would require China to build 1000 Gigawatts of Nuclear or other zero emission energy by 2030.

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.

Fossil fuels should be phased out by 2100 says IPCC

Posted in Science on 2nd Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

The unrestricted use of fossil fuels should be phased out by 2100 if the world is to avoid dangerous climate change, a UN backed expert panel says.