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Rapidly melting Antarctica likely to be key driver in dramatic sea-level rises, researchers say
Australian researchers show that Antarctica may be the key to predicting sea-level rise, and may have dramatic consequences for coastal cities.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 6, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Five indisputable reasons why we need to hit net zero emissions ASAP
Recent science and new developments have highlighted the urgency of reducing global warming emissions to “net zero” as soon as possible.
Jason Funk

Jul 11, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Dutton jokes about sea-level rise, after Abbott’s rejects Pacific Island plea for more climate action
As Abbott returns from Pacific Islands Forum where he stood firm on Australia’s weak climate targets, immigration minister Peter Dutton cracks a joke about sea-level rise.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 11, 2015

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Complacency rules as Queensland makes risky edict on sea-level rise
Queensland Deputy Premier’s decision to order a Brisbane council to remove future sea-level rise from its planning regulations seems rather short-sighted.
Justine Bell

Dec 12, 2014

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As sea level rises, Fijian village begins to relocate citizens
Fijian village relocated under country’s climate change refugee program as sea levels rise.
Emily Atkin

Jan 30, 2014

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Graph of the Day: If all the ice melted
Nat Geo’s map of the world’s coastlines after 216ft sea-level rise has been labeled scaremongering, but the science suggests it’s a conservative view.
Joe Romm

Nov 12, 2013

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Five reasons why sea ice decline should be front page news
The decline in Arctic sea ice should concern us in the same way a collapse of the economic system does. Here’s why…
Melanie Fitzpatrick

Sep 18, 2013

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Pacific nations gather to figure out how to survive climate change
The 44th Pacific Islands Forum centres on the region’s greatest threat: climate change, and the ‘complete insufficiency’ of current efforts to mitigate it.
Ari Phillips

Sep 4, 2013

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Amid rapid Arctic warming, US releases new strategy
The prospect of a seasonally ice-free Arctic has sparked a scramble for influence in the region. America’s new strategy highlights conflicting goals.
Andrew Freedman

May 15, 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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Mixed Greens: Arab nations climate bill – $12 billion and counting
World Bank says climate change costing Arab nations billions, will make some cities unlivable. Plus: free EV charging for ACT; Qld solar; and British Airways.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 6, 2012

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Sea levels rising 60% faster than projected: study
New study confirms climate change is happening as fast – sometimes faster – than climate models had projected. Not so for sea-level rise.
Joe Romm

Nov 29, 2012

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