World’s top climate scientist lays major denier theory to rest

Speaking on his European tour, renowned climate scientist Professor James Hansen labelled theories that climate change has stalled as misleading and a “diversionary tactic” by deniers aimed at confusing the public debate.

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Arctic Council decision ‘fails to act’ on climate change

As the Arctic Council Ministerial wrapped up in Sweden this week observers say the outcome fails to act on climate change or protect the region from fossil fuel exploration.

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Delaying climate action in Europe will have ‘disastrous results’, warns power sector

New report warns that delaying investments in decarbonising Europe until 2030 due to weak and uncoordinated policies could leave the continent facing a costly sprint.

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‘Hundreds of millions’ could be displaced by climate change

New figures show 32.4 million people were forced from their homes by natural disasters in 2012, but one leading economist ‘hundreds of millions’ could be displaced by climate change in the future.

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Study confirms 97% scientific consensus on man-made climate change

New study confirms there is an overwhelming scientific consensus on man-made climate change, with 97% of scientists agreeing that humans are the main cause of global warming.

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Canada’s tar sands lobby tour turns sour amidst protests

Canada’s latest tar sands lobbying efforts across Europe and the US have been met with protests, as ex-NASA scientists James Hansen also tours to highlight the detrimental impact of the fuel.

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Brazil’s indigenous communities harness wind power

While Brazil’s Government tends to favour a one-size-fits-all approach to energy provision, an indigenous group in the far north aims to harness wind power.

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Alaskan villagers face life as America’s first climate refugees

The 350 villagers of Newtok, Alaska could become America’s first climate refugees, as the entire village is at risk of disappearing underwater.

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Cutting emissions could help curb biodiversity loss

New research highlights the role cutting carbon emissions can have in reducing the massive biodiversity loss that is projected for the 21st century.

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Shell unveils plans to drill world’s deepest offshore oil well

Shell Oil has announced plans to drill the world's deepest offshore oil well, three kilometres below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico.

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