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What you need to know about U.S.-China climate pact
The landmark deal provides a ray of hope for limiting global carbon emissions and securing a new global treaty on climate change.
Brian Kahn

Nov 13, 2014

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A web vacuum could suck CO2 from your inbox
Electrolux unveils free web-based World Wide Vac, a tool to help people eliminate carbon emissions attributable to the junk clogging their email accounts.
Marianne Lavelle

Nov 11, 2014

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Barack Obama

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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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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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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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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