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Three decades until carbon budget is eaten through
If the planet’s carbon budget was a giant cake, then we’d all be running out of dessert — fast.
John Upton

Sep 22, 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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How climate friendly is bike sharing? It’s complicated
How many people have traded their car for a bike-share bike? That’s where the certainty ends about how bike-sharing programs benefit the climate.
Bobby Magill

Aug 19, 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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‘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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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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Utilities disagree on how EPA should regulate emissions
Government’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions may be pitting utilities that rely on coal-fired power plants against those that don’t.
Bobby Magill

Apr 9, 2014

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