The Time is Now

While our world leaders let us down in Copenhagen last December, the impacts of climate change continue to mount every day. We still have time to put ourselves on the path to a low carbon future, but for millions of people around the world, the time for climate action is now. Here are their stories.

Human Impact

Global warming may require higher dams, stilts

With the world losing the battle against global warming so far, experts are warning that humans need to follow nature's example: Adapt or die.That means elevating buildings, making taller and stronger dams and seawalls, rerouting water systems, restricting certain developments, changing farming practices and... More

07 Dec 09 | Associated Press