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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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New report outlines ‘pathways’ to cut cO2 emissions
UN sponsored report says emissions will have to be curbed sharply to keep warming above “safe” levels. They have an ingenious plan.
Brian Kahn

Jul 9, 2014

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Carbon dioxide passes global 400 ppm milestone
C02 measurements in northern hemisphere were above 400 parts per million for month of April, the first time recorded in human history.
Brian Kahn

May 28, 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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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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China leads world in renewables investments
Pew study shows China is the world leader in clean energy investment for the second year running, as global renewables investments continue to shrink.
Bobby Magill

Apr 4, 2014

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Climate change impacts in pictures: 8 stark IPCC images
The latest IPCC report is chock full of illustrative tables and diagrams, here are 8 of the most illuminating ones that help tell an important story.
Brian Kahn and Andrea Thompson

Apr 1, 2014

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IPCC says climate change is here, world needs to act
IPCC warns climate change impacts are here and will worsen, and more concerted efforts to adapt and prevent are needed to avoid the worst of them.
Andrea Thompson

Mar 31, 2014

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2013 is 6th warmest year; climate change contributes
Despite pockets of cold snaps, the world continued to warm and 2013 was the 6th warmest year on record.
Andrea Thompson

Mar 25, 2014

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Graph of the Day: Are we on the path to peak water?
Are we able to cut back on our usage as we edge nearer to the point of peak water?
Kylie Schultz

Feb 19, 2014

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Record number of billion-dollar disasters globally in 2013
Despite the high number of multi-billion dollar disasters last year, the overall loss of life and property were comparatively low to years past.
Brian Kahn

Feb 6, 2014

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