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UN climate report rings alarm, offers guidance
The most sophisticated, comprehensive and succinct scientific account of the impacts of human activity on the world was published Sunday.
John Upton

Nov 3, 2014

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An ill wind blows in Antarctica, threatens global flooding
Winds of change are blowing over already gale-swept South Pole, threatening to hasten Antarctic melting and worsen flooding around the globe.
John Upton

Oct 31, 2014

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Australia blasted by record heat — again
Another sweaty weekend for Australians with Saturday’s continent-wide average maximum topping 36°C — a record for October.
John Upton

Oct 28, 2014

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Drought dries up California hydropower, focus on solar, wind
As California’s historic drought dries up the state’s water supplies and withers its crops, it’s also shaking up the way electricity is produced there.
Bobby Magill

Oct 7, 2014

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New study shows relying on gas transition an impediment to renewables
New study suggests push toward natural gas is not only a distraction from “decarbonizing” the U.S., it could also make climate change worse.
Bobby Magill

Sep 25, 2014

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Obama at UN summit: ‘We have to answer the climate call’
Obama says U.S. is committed to climate action and that it wants to cooperate with other countries in finalizing a meaningful global climate treaty.
Brian Kahn and John Upton

Sep 24, 2014

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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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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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Steady increase in flights will outweigh carbon cuts
Whatever the industry’s efforts to reduce its carbon emissions, they will be outweighed by the growth in air traffic
Alex Kirby

Aug 11, 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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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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