The atmosphere is to the earth as a layer of varnish is to a desktop globe. It is thin, fragile and essential for preserving the items on the surface.150 years of burning fossil fuel have overloaded the atmosphere to the point where the earth is ill. It now has a fever. Read the detailed article, Soothing Gaia’s Fever for an evocative account of that analogy. The items listed here detail progress on coordinating 6.5 billion people in the most critical project undertaken by humanity.Â
Methane leaking from coal seam gas field, testing shows Date November 14, 2012 – 5:36PM 74 reading now Read later Ben Cubby Environment Editor View more articles from Ben Cubby Follow Ben on TwitterEmail Ben inShare Email article Print Reprints & permissions Vast amounts of methane appear to be leaking undetected from Australia’s biggest coal Continue Reading →
Experts: sea levels rising faster than expectedIceNewsAmerican researchers have claimed that the rise of sea level may be happening at twice the rate previously thought. The news comes via a newly released study conducted by geologists from the University of Colorado in Boulder. The report says that sea …See all stories on this topic » Continue Reading →
Climate change is here, even if election skipped itMilwaukee Journal SentinelBut climate scientists say the record warm weather of the past year, punctuated by extreme events such as superstorm Sandy in the Northeast, provides a glimpse of things to come and should push the issue higher on the list of national priorities …See all stories Continue Reading →
Northwest Queensland Weather Radar at Mount IsaImportantly, the radar will increase the ability of the Bureau and community to monitor severe weather events. The Mount Isa Radar will have Doppler capability …www.bom.gov.au/weather…/mount_isa_radar_nov2012.shtml
Kyoto protocol: Australia signs up to second phase Australia’s commitment to binding emission reductions up to 2020 gives fresh hopes for progress at Doha climate talks Share88 inShare13 Email Fiona Harvey in Monaco guardian.co.uk, Friday 9 November 2012 13.07 GMT Prime minister, Julia Gillard, and climate and and energy minister, Greg Combet. Australia has signed Continue Reading →
Months without power in wake of Sandy Date November 11, 2012 Read later Henry Goldman, Freeman Klopott inShare Pin It Email article Print Ruined … members of the US Coast Guard help clear a house in the Midland Beach area. Photo: Reuters ABOUT 100,000 homes and businesses in New York City and Long Island were Continue Reading →