Glacier impact on sea-level rise depends on its shape 31 May 2013, by Harriet Jarlett Four of Greenland’s most important glaciers could contribute up to 5cm to sea-level rise if global temperatures increase by 4.5oC by the end of the 22nd century, say scientists. As glaciers shrink because of melting and the formation of icebergs, Continue Reading →
weaken Atlantic ocean currents Insight: climate risk analysis for ecosystems West Africa faces drop in crop yields Flipping spins spread like wildfire Tar sands exploitation would mean game over for climate, warns leading scientist Related stories Avoiding the 2°C threshold Cumulative emissions: the pain of gain EGU: Limiting carbon emissions the SAFE way Related links Continue Reading →
Global warming is changing Arctic seas from where CO2 is absorbed to where it is produced, new study warns By Damien Gayle PUBLISHED: 15:29 GMT, 19 June 2012 | UPDATED: 16:10 GMT, 19 June 2012 49 View comments The Arctic coastal seas are changing from a sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide to a source Continue Reading →
Coalition will ‘get around’ new law on coal seam gas Environmental assessments will be done by states, says shadow resources minister, speeding up approval process for CSG wells Share 185 inShare1 Email Lenore Taylor, political editor guardian.co.uk, Friday 31 May 2013 00.59 AEST Coal Seam Gas protesters blocking a road leading to a CSG operation Continue Reading →
Frequently Asked Questions for Renovators and Homeowners What is asbestos? Asbestos is the generic term for a number of fibrous silicate minerals. Products made from asbestos cement – bonded asbestos material – include fibro sheeting (flat and corrugated) as well as water, drainage and flue pipes, roofing shingles and guttering. Only fibro products made before Continue Reading →
Mapping The 31 Million People Displaced By Climate Change So Far This is what it looks like when floods, hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons force millions of people to flee their homes. 2 Comments inShare 137 29 When natural disasters strike, people are forced move. The map here shows all the people displaced in 2012–mostly from Continue Reading →