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News RSS feedDeath threats, intimidation and abuse: climate-change scientist Michael E Mann counts the cost of honesty
Mar 9, 2012
Research by Michael E Mann confirmed the reality of global warming. Little did he know that it would also expose him to a vicious hate campaign (from the Guardian)
Insight: urbanization in storm-hazard areas renders Haiti more vulnerable
Mar 8, 2012
Population densities have increased particularly strongly in regions that are prone to tropical storms
Clean Development Mechanism: bigger is not necessarily better
Mar 8, 2012
While larger countries may be generating more carbon credits, it doesn't necessarily mean they have better Clean Development Mechanism policies
New device heralds potential to turn sewage plants into power stations
Mar 7, 2012
Breakthrough that combines fuel cell with other technologies could provide power for entire water grids, scientists say (from the Guardian)
Is biochar the 'dark art' of climate mitigation?
Mar 6, 2012 1 comment
Scientists find the application of biochar reduces surface reflectivity and warms soil
Climate adaptation: firming up uncertainty
Mar 5, 2012
Researchers assess confidence in options for ecosystems
Shipping causes 'chronic stress' to whales
Mar 2, 2012
First evidence of physical harm of propeller noise on the animals (from the Guardian)
Insight: why are some Arctic polygons so long-lived?
Mar 1, 2012
Surface vegetation and moisture may be supporting baydjarakh stability, even in a warming climate
Location is key for European heatwaves
Mar 1, 2012
Researchers classify European heatwaves into six types
World Bank launches global coalition for marine protection
Feb 29, 2012
Global Partnership for Oceans, comprising governments, NGOs, scientists and businesses, is a boost for overfished, polluted and warming oceans (from the Guardian)
Insight: warming from decline in 'sweating' rate of plants may not abate
Feb 28, 2012
Climate-modelling study sheds light on long-term consequences of physiological effect as CO2 levels rise
Insight: modelling building use helps estimate regional damage
Feb 28, 2012
Local building-use patterns are essential to assess regional flood-damage costs
Treading water: map reveals global footprint
Feb 27, 2012
Countries should look at global picture to plan for sustainable water use, say researchers
Rain drains energy from the atmosphere
Feb 24, 2012
Study shows importance of rain to climate energy budget
Tighten fracking regulations, scientists urge US officials
Feb 23, 2012
Influential group calls on regulators to ensure safe handling of toxic fluids used in controversial hydraulic fracturing (from the Guardian)
Coating of dirt melts Himalayan glaciers faster
Feb 22, 2012
Soot layer found to become enriched at surface by melting process
Climate change increased likelihood of Russian 2010 heatwave – study
Feb 22, 2012
Although the heatwave was made three times more likely, the size of the event was within natural limits, say scientists (from the Guardian)
Insight: assessing the ecological risk of heavy metals in Lake Taihu
Feb 21, 2012
Sediment-quality guidelines indicate that arsenic, mercury and lead should be given more consideration than other metals
Helping wind turbines withstand hurricanes
Feb 17, 2012
Team carries out risk analysis for wind farms proposed off US Atlantic and Gulf Coasts