Scotland Could Be Fossil Fuel-Free by 2030
A fossil fuel-free Scotland is not only technically achievable but could prove a cheaper and safer option than pursuing fossil fuel-based development, according to a new WWF-backed report.
One for the Record Books: 2014 Officially Hottest Year
It’s official: 2014 has taken the title of hottest year on record. That ranking comes courtesy of data released Monday by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the first of four major global temperature recordkeepers to release their data for last year.
Coral Reveals Long-Term Link Between Pacific Winds, Global Climate
New research indicates that shifts in Pacific trade winds played a key role in twentieth century climate variation and are likely again influencing global temperatures. The study uses a novel method of analyzing coral chemistry to reveal winds from a century ago.
More Than 160,000 Evacuated From Worst-Ever Floods In Malaysia
Northeastern peninsular Malaysia, which is worst affected part of the country, is regularly hit by flooding during the annual “northeast monsoon,” but this year’s rains have been particularly heavy
Temperature Rising Faster in Finland than Anywhere Else
Temperatures in Finland rose almost twice as fast as in the rest of the world over the past 166 years, supporting claims global warming hits higher altitudes hardest.
Antarctic Photo Science Archive Unlocked
To probe the climate history of the Antarctic Peninsula, UK scientists are comparing aerial photos from the 1940s and 1950s images, with newly acquired data sets to assess the changes that have occurred in some of the region’s 400-plus glaciers.
Rising Air and Sea Temperatures Continue to Trigger Changes in the Arctic
A new NOAA-led report shows that Arctic air temperatures continue to rise at more than twice the rate of global air temperatures, a phenomenon known as Arctic amplification.
Aboriginal Knowledge Could Unlock Climate Solutions
Environmental and Indigenous groups are urging the government to create new partnerships with indigenous Australians in climate adaptation and mitigation policies and also to tap into indigenous knowledge of natural resource management. A number of indigenous communities live in low-lying areas near wetlands, estuaries and river systems, and have lived in harmony with the land for generations.
International Law Stays Silent on the Responsibility for Climate Change
The world of international law is behaving as though the problem of climate change does not exist. The weak legal response to climate change means that big polluters are getting off lightly.