Europe Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Leading the World on Environmental Regulation
Over the past 40 years Europe has developed the most comprehensive, ambitious and binding environmental legislation existing anywhere today. And with good reason: these standards should be seen as a unique economic advantage.
Freakish Weather on Both US Coasts is Related
The plight of East Coasters may seem distant to Californians fretting over the latest predictions for a toasty, dry March that would almost certainly extend the devastating drought from three years to four. But, climate scientists say, the sometimes freakish weather abnormalities are two parts of a whole.
More proof: Study Sees Climate Change in Action in the Air, Watching CO2 Trap Heat
Scientists have witnessed carbon dioxide trapping heat in the atmosphere above the United States, chronicling human-made climate change in action, live in the wild.
Ocean Carbon Release Ended Last Ice Age
Carbon dioxide escaping from the depths of the ocean heralded the end of the last Ice Age, a study suggests.
Global Divestment Day – February 13th and 14th
On February 13 and 14, many of us will take action for the first Global Divestment Day, when hundreds of events around the world will call on institutions to divest from the top 200 fossil fuel companies.
Despite Antarctic Gains, Global Sea Ice Is Shrinking
One of the reasons people care about sea ice decreases is because sea ice is highly reflective, whereas the liquid ocean is very absorptive. When sea ice coverage is reduced, less sunlight is reflected back into space and more is trapped in the atmosphere, ocean, and land.
World’s Biggest Sovereign Wealth Fund Dumps Dozens of Coal Companies
Norway’s giant fund removes investments made risky by climate change and other environmental concerns, including coal, oil sands, and cement.
21st Century Hottest on Record as Global Warming Continues – UN
2014’s ranking as the “hottest year on record” is part of a larger climate trend. The overall warming trend is more important than the ranking of an individual year. The United Nations WMO has released its latest findings regarding its global temperature analysis in advance of climate change negotiations scheduled to be held in Geneva from 8 to 13 February.
Four Gaps in China’s New Environmental Law
On 1 January, a new environmental protection law (EPL) took effect in China. It is the nation’s first attempt to harmonize economic and social development with environmental protection. Yet the law is not enough. For several reasons it will face many challenges.