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2014 on track to be hottest year on record
New data shows there’s a good chance 2014 could become the warmest year on record.
Andrea Thompson

Sep 19, 2014

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Marine economy takes a dive as ocean acidity rises
New study from NOAA shows growing acidification of Alaska’s waters, particularly those off the southern coast, threatens the state’s whole economy.
Kieren Cooke

Aug 19, 2014

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Planet is running a temp: State of the climate ‘check-up’
From the top of the globe to the depths of the oceans and everywhere in between, the climate is warming and changing in ways humans have never experienced.
Brian Kahn

Jul 18, 2014

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Weather disasters have cost the globe $2.4 trillion
Weather and climate-related disasters have caused $2.4 trillion in economic losses and nearly 2 million deaths globally since 1971.
Brian Kahn

Jul 17, 2014

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Military bases face hurdles in climate change adaptation
Climate change could cost the US Department of Defence big in coming decades unless adaptation measures are taken soon.
Brian Kahn

Jul 15, 2014

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New report puts huge price tag on climate risk
New report – co-authored by former senior Republicans – concludes climate change poses “multiple and significant risks” to the US economy.
Andrea Thompson

Jun 25, 2014

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Air conditioner use in cities trigger vicious cycle
Researchers in US say city-dwellers are inadvertently stoking up heat of the night – by installing air conditioners.
Tim Radford

Jun 17, 2014

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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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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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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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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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