climate Archives - Page 28 of 31 - Renew Economy

Last month tied for world’s equal hottest April on record
The record heat has the globe on track for its sixth-warmest year to-date and marks the 350th month in a row of above average global temperatures.
Brian Kahn

May 21, 2014

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‘Catastrophe’ claim adds fuel to methane debate
Cornell University study says oil and gas development need to be cut back immediately to avoid a “global catastrophe”.
Bobby Magill

May 19, 2014

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Great barriers: Reefs first line of coastal defence
Reefs are a first line of defence for coastal communities for storm surge protection, as well as more efficient and cost effective than building sea walls.
Brian Kahn

May 15, 2014

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Melt of key Antarctic glaciers is now unstoppable, studies find
According to two new studies, a portion of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet appears to have entered a state of retreat and melt that is “unstoppable”.
Andrea Thompson

May 13, 2014

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US climate change report warns of serious regional impacts
The National Climate Assessment – a new report from the U.S. federal government – makes clear that climate change is a present-day issue and a growing threat.
Brian Kahn

May 7, 2014

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Round-the-clock solar plant wins major award
The Gemasolar plant in Spain can store enough heat to operate for 18 hours at full capacity without any additional power from the sun.
Paul Brown

May 5, 2014

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Dam it: Feds say US can double hydropower
New DoE report shows that the Grand Canyon and other major gorges and rivers across US may be ideal for hydropower development.
Bobby Magill

May 5, 2014

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Tech giant Apple details its progress on climate targets
Apple says 94% of its corporate facilities and 100% of its data centers now powered by renewable energy sources such as solar power.
Adam Vaughan

Apr 28, 2014

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Carbon capture faces hurdles of will, not technology
How feasible is it for carbon capture and storage to be implemented globally on such a wide scale that it helps to vastly reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Bobby Magill

Apr 24, 2014

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Oklahoma utilities hit homes using solar with extra fee
Anyone living in Oklahoma who installs solar panels will soon be charged a fee for the right to do that while still being connected to the local power grid.
Bobby Magill

Apr 23, 2014

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Huge methane leaks add doubt on gas as ‘bridge’ fuel
IPCC hails natural gas as transition fuel – but a new study shows potential leakage could mean natural gas will only increase emissions.
Bobby Magill

Apr 17, 2014

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Can business break impasse on climate action?
IPCC urges immediate action on adapting to climate change, but governments and media seem poorly equipped to deliver that dire message to the public.
Bobby Magill

Apr 11, 2014

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