Through the Eyes of a Polar Bear
The first “point of view” video from a polar bear on Arctic sea ice has just become available. The video collars were deployed as part of a new study to understand how polar bears are responding to sea ice loss from climate warming.
Brazil Leads The World In Reducing Carbon Emissions By Slashing Deforestation
Brazil’s success in slowing rain forest destruction has resulted in enormous reductions in carbon emissions and shows that it’s possible to zealously promote sustainability while still growing the economy, suggests a new study.
Rising Seas Wash Dead Away from Marshall Islands Graves
Rising sea levels have washed the remains of at least 26 Japanese second world war soldiers from their graves on a low-lying Pacific archipelago, the foreign minister of the Marshall Islands has said.
England to Announce 5p Bag Levy
The Queen announced to the English Parliament yesterday that the government would be introducing a 5p levy on plastic bags distributed at large stores and supermarkets beginning next year.
Close-Up Of Coral Bleaching Event
Ecologists have shed light on exactly what happens to coral during periods of excessively high water temperatures.
Could This ‘Big U’ Save NYC From Another Superstorm ?
Six winning entries in a groundbreaking federal design competition to protect cities from rising sea levels were announced on Monday, and include a colossal “Big U” system that will fortify New York City’s most vulnerable, low-lying areas…
Mexico Underlines Transformation in Global Climate Change Debate
Numerous national economies have passed landmark climate and energy-related legislation over the last few years. This is a fundamental repositioning of the centre of gravity of the global climate change debate towards domestic climate change legislation. This is nothing less than game changing.
Melding Science And Tradition To Tackle Climate Change
In the latest of several partnerships between tradition and modern science aimed at improving resilience to climate change, pastoralists and meteorologists in Tanzania are working together to produce weather forecasts better suited to farmers.
Micronesia Climate Law Seeks to Inspire Global Action
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a western Pacific Island state located north of Papua New Guinea and east of Palau, has become a regional pioneer in drafting national legislation centred on climate change.