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Vicious carbon cycle: Extreme weather exacerbates climate change
Study finds extreme climate events release 11 billion tonnes of CO2 every year – equivalent to around one third of global carbon emissions a year.
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Aug 29, 2013

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IPCC report to say climate impacts are speeding up
The upcoming IPCC report will confirm that the impacts of climate change are accelerating – and are caused by human activity.
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Aug 19, 2013

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Why so many conservatives are climate deniers
The logic behind the Right’s view on climate change goes like this: We don’t like the solutions to this problem, so it’s not a problem.
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Aug 15, 2013

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Graph of the Day: June was second hottest on record
Month of June was the second hottest on record, NASA reports, despite world hovering in conditions that would normally mean below-average temperatures.
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Jul 18, 2013

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‘Invest, divest’: Obama turns climate hawk in plan to cut carbon
The President surprised with his speech on the moral urgency of cutting carbon pollution. He even gave climate hawks a new slogan: ‘Invest, divest.’
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Jun 26, 2013

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Syria’s climate warning to the world
Exacerbated by drought, Syria’s political instability warns of another deadly climate impact: war, conflict, and competition for arable, habitable land.
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May 28, 2013

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Last time CO2 levels hit 400ppm, the Arctic was 8°C warmer
As atmospheric CO2 levels pass 400ppm, a new report suggests that anyone betting on a low sensitivity of the climate to carbon is literally betting against history.
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May 13, 2013

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Graph of the Day: Even a moderate US carbon price has a big impact
Chart shows carbon price of $US25 leaves emissions in 2040 one-third lower than current levels, and 40% lower than 2005 levels.
Joe Romm

May 10, 2013

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99 climate one-liners rebutting denier talking points
Skeptical Science has developed an excellent collection of one-line responses to deniers of climate change. Here are the top 99 with links to the science.
Joe Romm

May 8, 2013

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Graph of the Day: CO2 levels nudge 400ppm
Carbon dioxide, the main gas driving climate change, will soon hit 400 ppm for the first time in human existence.
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Apr 26, 2013

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Earth Day needs a new name – how about Triage Day?
Affection for our planet through events like Earth Day is misdirected and unrequited. We need to focus on saving ourselves.
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Apr 22, 2013

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Nike, Starbucks, Intel: Don’t risk kids’ futures on climate gamble
A host of brand name consumer companies combine to urge strong action on climate change.
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Apr 12, 2013

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