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Just how many climate sceptics are there?
It all depends who’s doing the asking – and what the weather’s like when they’re doing it. Studies have revealed just how difficult it can be to get a true picture of the general public’s view on climate change – especially from mainstream media. But all things being equal, it looks like the science is winning.
Graham Readfearn

Apr 5, 2013

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Warning bells: What Antarctica can teach us about ocean acidification
Polar oceans will likely be first to feel the impact of ocean acidification. These cold seas may provide an important lesson for Australia’s warmer waters.
Simon Morley and Robert Day

Apr 4, 2013

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Australian climate has changed for good, say scientists
Climate Commission report says Australian climate has already shifted, increasing intensity, frequency of extreme weather – in some cases permanently.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 3, 2013

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Graph of the Day: Impact of sea-level rise on insured losses
Swiss Re report finds a 10-inch rise in global average sea levels by 2050 would nearly double the probability of extreme flood losses.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 2, 2013

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Graph of the Day: Was 2010 the year of peak climate denial?
US Gallup poll suggests late 2009, early 2010 may have been the peak in climate change denial, at least regards the science.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 28, 2013

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HSBC: World is hurtling towards Peak Planet
HSBC says the world is rapidly depleting its carbon budget, approaching ‘Peak Planet’ and must achieve a peak in emissions by 2020, leaving much of its fossil fuels in the ground. Impossible? HSBC says not, and is encouraged by growing public awareness, favourable economic drivers and falling technology costs for renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 27, 2013

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If I ran an electricity network…
Electricity network operators are the whipping boys of the industry, with some justification. How could they become part of the solution, and not the problem?
Alan Pears

Mar 27, 2013

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Graph of the Day: Carbon pollution set to end era of stable climate
Study confirms ‘hockey stick’: the rate of warming since 1900 Is 50 times greater than the rate of cooling in previous 5000 years.
Staff Reporter

Mar 20, 2013

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Victory at hand for the climate movement?
What began as a predominantly ecological question is rapidly transforming into an economic one, putting the global climate movement on the verge of a remarkable victory that would include the removal of the oil, coal and gas industries. And the greatest transfer of wealth and power the world has ever seen.
Paul Gilding

Mar 19, 2013

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Graph of the Day: The world’s carbon budget made simple
The world has burned most of its carbon budget. This graph of the day explains what we have consumed, what’s left, and what it means.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 13, 2013

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Draft US climate bill would price carbon and cut emissions
House and Senate legislators release draft bill that would charge polluters for their carbon emissions. But its prospects for passage remain dim.
Richard W. Caperton

Mar 13, 2013

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Will the next Pope tackle climate change?
The new Pope should not only continue to talk about climate change, he should work with world leaders on lasting solutions to this critical issue.
Matt Kasper and Jack Jenkins

Mar 13, 2013

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