Climate Changes Updates 13-15 September 2013
1) Parts of Europe heating faster than global average
http://www.climatenewsnetwork.net/2013/09/parts-of-europe-heating-faster-than-global-average/
2) The right climate for action
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/the-right-climate-for-action-20130915-2tsla.html
3) Bag charge ‘huge environmental step’ – Ed Davey
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24090281
4) Clean air group pushes FirstEnergy boycott
www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2013/09/clean_air_group_pushes_firsten.html
5) Uncivil scientists thwart Cliff Mass’ climate-change debate
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021826582_westneat15xml.html
6) Hurricane Isabel: 10 years later
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/hurricane-isabel-years-later/article_23fd725b-bbed-540a-8f91-c601b25e4b3d.html
7) Higher sea levels mean more flood damage from storms like Isabel, experts say
http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/higher-sea-levels-mean-more-flood-damage-from-storms-like/article_2d22471b-99cf-51e4-80af-7e86aa147b6d.html
8) Search is on for a GOP climate convert
9) Author warns about climate change at CA conference
http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/Author-warns-about-climate-change-at-CA-conference-4814880.php
10) John Dennis Liu inspires people to save Earth’s ecosystem
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/2013/0913/John-Dennis-Liu-inspires-people-to-save-Earth-s-ecosystem
11) Climate talks on
http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=245403
12) Merkel warns EU against tough CO2 targets for carmakers
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/09/12/us-autoshow-frankfurt-merkel-eu-idUKBRE98B0SZ20130912
13) Tanzania: Migration Worsening Climate Stresses On Tanzania’s City Dwellers
http://allafrica.com/stories/201309121363.html
14) Jakarta will be underwater by 2030: National Council on Climate Change
http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/jakarta-will-be-underwater-2030-national-council-climate-change
15) Cocoa farmers exposed to climate-smart production
http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=285561
16) Spider Silk Coated With Carbon Nanotubes Has Multiple Surprising Uses
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130913185845.htm
17) Unexpected Interaction Between Ocean Currents and Bacteria May Weaken Ocean’s Ability to Absorb Carbon Dioxide
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130913101817.htm
18) ‘Grassroots Action’ in Livestock Feeding to Help Curb Global Climate Change
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130913101811.htm
19) Carbon Farming Schemes Should Consider Multiple Cobenefits
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130913085830.htm
20) Tiny Plankton Could Have Big Impact On Climate: CO2-Hungry Microbes Might Short-Circuit the Marine Foodweb
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130913085756.htm
21) Algae and Bacteria in Sea Ice Are Important for the Carbon Budgets of Frozen Oceans
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130913085702.htm
22) China sets high bar to curb coal, pollution
23) Clear and present danger
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/clear-and-present-danger-20130913-2tq1p.html
24) Climate getting hotter, less predictable, survey of Asians finds
25) UN climate report turns to purple to highlight risks
26) David Cameron has ‘failed to address growing scepticism on climate change’ report claims
http://www.edie.net/news/6/David-Cameron-has–failed-to-address-growing-scepticism-on-climate-change–report-claims-/
- Gambia minister ‘frustration’ at sluggish UN climate process
http://www.rtcc.org/2013/09/13/gambia-minister-frustration-at-sluggish-un-climate-process/
- Met Office: Arctic Sea ice is declining
http://www.rtcc.org/2013/09/13/met-office-arctic-sea-ice-is-declining/
- Will Norway’s climate ambition continue under Erna Solberg?
http://www.rtcc.org/2013/09/15/will-norways-climate-ambition-continue-under-erna-solberg/
- Climate pledges condemn 600 million face water scarcity
http://www.rtcc.org/2013/09/13/over-600-million-face-water-scarcity-under-current-climate-pledges/
- UK conservatives launch ‘climate sceptic’ fightback
http://www.rtcc.org/2013/09/13/uk-conservatives-launch-climate-sceptic-fightback/
- UK political parties accused of ‘weak leadership’ on environment
http://www.rtcc.org/2013/09/13/uk-political-parties-accused-of-weak-leadership-on-environment/
- Analysis: UN climate finance talks lay foundation for Warsaw summit
http://www.rtcc.org/2013/09/12/analysis-un-climate-finance-talks-lay-foundation-for-warsaw-summit/
34) Severe flooding in Colorado linked to global warming
http://www.enn.com/business/article/46423
35) Top climate scientists admit global warming forecasts were wrong
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/climatechange/10310712/Top-climate-scientists-admit-global-warming-forecasts-were-wrong.html