Tourism ‘s climate footprint is formidable
Previous estimates of tourism's climate footprint have fallen far below the mark. Between 2009 and 2013 it increased four times more than earlier estimated,...
Global Response to Climate Change Keeps Door Open to 2 Degree C Temperature Limit
(Berlin, 30 October 2015) – An unprecedented world-wide effort is underway to combat climate change, building confidence that nations can cost effectively meet their...
Global warming hits cricket for six
Cricket, one sport with a devoted following in the United Kingdom, faces a doubtful future as the climate changes.
If you love to play or...
Geo-engineering can stop the Earth warming, at least in theory
Climate scientists now know that geo-engineering – in principle at least – would halt global warming and keep the world at the temperatures it will reach...
100% renewable electricity in reach by 2050
It may sound fanciful, but researchers say a world running on 100% renewable electricity is attainable by mid-century, or even earlier.
If you think a...
Climate change threatens China’s crops
In the recent UN Climate Summit, Vice Premier Zhang announced that China would double its commitment to a South-South cooperation fund specifically targeting climate...