Climate Changes Updates 24-25 November 2014 World Bank calls on leaders to make “sacrifices” in climate fight http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/23/world-bank-calls-on-leaders-to-make-sacrifices-in-climate-fight/#sthash.0SPEq2HP.dpuf India hints at new focus on consumption based emissions http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/24/india-hints-at-new-focus-on-consumption-based-emissions/#sthash.kpMnvaOr.dpuf Can global warming be limited to 1.5C? http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/24/can-global-warming-be-limited-to-1-5c/ China’s renewables could quadruple by 2030 – IRENA – http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/24/chinas-renewables-could-quadruple-by-2030-irena/#sthash.IiBHffKr.dpuf Mapped: How the world sees climate change http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/24/mapped-how-the-world-sees-climate-change/ Diplomatic…
Category: Global Warming
Updates on daily basis for the most crucial Problem of today the Climate Change / Global Warming. These Updates are the memories of Dr Ishfaq Ahmad , N.I H.I S.I who used to study the updates on daily basis until his death.
A big reason climate change isn’t a priority
Climate Changes Updates 21-23 November 2014 Green Climate Fund: who promised what? http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/20/green-climate-fund-who-pledged-what/ Climate frontline: RTCC celebrates three years following UN talks http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/20/climate-frontline-rtcc-celebrates-three-years-following-un-talks/#sthash.fQzjL1za.dpuf Canada pledges $265m to Green Climate Fund http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/21/canada-pledges-265m-to-green-climate-fund/ How are Rwanda, Ethiopia and Bangladesh preparing for climate change? http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/21/how-are-rwanda-ethiopia-and-bangladesh-preparing-for-climate-change/#sthash.MmnUNjoG.dpuf Three reasons to be optimistic about climate finance flows – http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/21/three-reasons-to-be-optimistic-about-climate-finance-flows/#sthash.MmtSb4OK.dpuf World Bank…
Only 50% Of Scientists Blame Mankind for Climate Change
Climate Changes Updates 19-20 November 2014 1. Would the Keystone Pipeline Speed Up Global Warming? http://news.discovery.com/earth/global-warming/would-the-keystone-pipeline-speed-up-global-warming-141119.htm 2. AUTOSHOW-China’s rush to green vehicles fuels bubble concerns http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/11/19/china-autoshow-electric-cars-idINL3N0T71R220141119 3. US-China climate deal’s ambition fails to impress India http://www.theguardian.com/environment/india-untamed/2014/nov/18/indians-not-impressed-with-us-china-climate-deal 4. Merchants of Doubt film exposes slick US industry behind climate denial http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/nov/20/merchants-of-doubt-film-exposes-slick-us-industry-behind-climate-denial 5. U.N. report: Promised cuts in…
Who’s to blame for climate change?
Climate Changes Updates 17-18 November 2014 1. Senate Defeats Bill on Keystone XL Pipeline in Narrow Vote http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/us/politics/keystone-xl-pipeline.html?_r=1 2. The Hip-Hop Battle on Fracking and Climate Change http://www.nationaljournal.com/energy/the-hip-hop-battle-on-fracking-and-climate-change-20141118 3. Hungry Planet: Can Big Data Help Feed 9 Billion Humans? http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/hungry-planet-can-big-data-help-feed-9-billion-humans-n243821 4. A Forest Threatened by Keystone XL http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/18/opinion/a-forest-threatened-by-keystone-xl.html 5. Politics, not oil, are pushing the…
Where is global warming’s missing heat?
Climate Changes Updates 14-16 November 2014 Australian doctors mount coal warning as G20 kicks off – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/14/australian-doctors-mount-coal-warning-as-g20-kicks-off/#sthash.2J8f8nLK.dpuf US and Japan set to make Green Climate Fund pledges – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/14/us-and-japan-set-to-make-green-climate-fund-pledges/#sthash.1jWaEIjW.dpuf India must unveil climate targets after US-China pact – Ramesh – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/14/india-must-unveil-climate-targets-after-us-china-pact-ramesh/#sthash.Cj7sc3Qh.dpuf India feels heat as pressure…
Church taking climate change seriously
Climate Changes Updates 12-13 November 2014 Obama must deliver at climate fundraiser in Berlin – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/12/obama-must-deliver-at-climate-fundraiser-in-berlin/#sthash.Gb4NSiqg.dpuf US and China agree historic climate change deal http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/12/us-and-china-agree-historic-climate-change-deal/ China and US strike climate agreement in Beijing – as it happened – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/12/live-china-and-us-strike-climate-agreement-in-beijing/#sthash.6KHWIp2u.dpuf Paris climate deal could be based on carbon budget –…
Farmers and scientists divided over climate change
Climate Changes Updates 10-11 November 2014 US green fund contribution tests Obama’s climate commitment – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/11/us-green-fund-contribution-tests-obamas-climate-commitment/#sthash.0VIWnmkd.dpuf G20 big oil billions “undermines” climate action http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/11/g20-billions-to-big-oil-undermine-climate-action/ UK farmer warns of climate impacts in sceptic MP’s region – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/11/uk-farmer-warns-of-climate-impacts-in-sceptic-mps-region/#sthash.LsiSLGaH.dpuf Obama must deliver at climate fundraiser in Berlin – See more at:…
What Climate Change Means For A Land Of Glaciers
Climate Changes Updates 6-9 November 2014 1. From Bar Fights To Wars, Climate Change Will Make Us More Violent http://www.fastcoexist.com/3037890/from-bar-fights-to-wars-climate-change-will-make-us-more-violent 2. Climate change inspires rise of ‘cli-fi’ flicks http://www.delawareonline.com/story/entertainment/2014/11/09/climate-change-inspires-rise-cli-fi-flicks/18674841/ 3. Many experts say technology can’t fix climate change http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2014/11/09/many_experts_say_technology_cant_fix_climate_change.html 4. Use the Web? Congrats, you’re an environmentalist. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/11/06/like-kite-surfing-the-internet-why-google-microsoft-and-yahoo-are-buying-up-wind-energy/ 5. Capping warming at 2 C not…
Do we have the courage to tell our children the truth about climate change?
Climate Changes Updates 5 November 2014 1. Drought and flood fears after warm 2014 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/drought-and-flood-fears-after-warm-2014-30719490.html 2. Ocean acidification tops the annual list of important stories ignored by the mainstream media http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/article-9445-project-censored.html 3. Queen admits ‘One has climate change concerns’ http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/2379578/queen-admits-one-has-climate-change-concerns 4. McConnell vows to chart new Senate path under GOP control http://www.eenews.net/stories/1060008326 5. When Is…
A Record Penalty in the Climate-Change Fight
Climate Changes Updates 1-4 November 2014 Veteran campaigner slams Shell’s “Jekyll and Hyde” climate stance – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/04/veteran-campaigner-slams-shells-jekyll-and-hyde-climate-stance/#sthash.uugw6Btr.dpuf Legal “guardian angels” praised by world’s poorest for climate advice – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/04/legal-guardian-angels-praised-by-worlds-poorest-for-climate-advice/#sthash.l6TTApej.dpuf Watered down UN climate science report is still important – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2014/11/04/watered-down-un-climate-science-report-is-still-important/#sthash.gp2j8IRK.dpuf Could a Republican mid terms win…
Who benefits by climate change denial?
Climate Changes Updates 29-31 October 2014 Desmond Tutu: Rejoice in opportunities for a cleaner planet – http://www.rtcc.org/2014/10/29/desmond-tutu-rejoice-in-opportunities-for-a-cleaner-planet/#sthash.icZdrMqi.dpuf Climate change could create more Boko Haram extremists – study – http://www.rtcc.org/2014/10/29/climate-change-could-create-more-boko-haram-extremists-study/#sthash.xyXy9i7t.dpuf Oil guzzling Malta proposes climate change law http://www.rtcc.org/2014/10/30/oil-guzzling-malta-proposes-climate-change-law/ Banks invest record €66bn in coal sector http://www.rtcc.org/2014/10/30/banks-invest-record-e66bn-in-coal-sector/ Africa adopts sustainable transport plan http://www.rtcc.org/2014/10/30/africa-adopts-sustainable-transport-plan/ Minor EU emission cuts…
Some global warming truths
Climate Changes Updates 28 October 2014 1. Weather Channel founder blasts climate change http://www.foxnews.com/transcript/2014/10/28/weather-channel-founder-blasts-climate-change/ 2. Maybe you can change people’s minds about climate change after all http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/10/28/maybe-you-can-change-peoples-minds-about-climate-change-after-all/ 3. Some Thoughts on Fear and Truth: Ebola To Climate Change http://www.boston.com/news/weather/weather_wisdom/2014/10/some_thoughts_on_fear_and_trut.html 4. B.C.’s LNG industry won’t help fight climate change, says Pembina report http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-s-lng-industry-won-t-help-fight-climate-change-says-pembina-report-1.2815560 5. Heather McTeer…
Climate Change May Cause ‘Serious, Pervasive And Irreversible’ Damage
Climate Changes Updates 23-26 October 2014 1. U.N. Climate Change Report Sees Risks Of Irreversible Damage http://www.businessinsider.com/r-un-climate-change-draft-sees-risks-of-irreversible-damage-2014-10#ixzz3HJVJexVX 2. Drought, disease wait in Valley for migratory birds http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/10/25/4195066_drought-disease-wait-in-valley.html?rh=1 3. Dam-building boom could be electricity boon, environmental blight http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/10/24/hydropower-developingworld.html 4. The era of climate fatalism is over http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/the-era-of-climate-fatalism-is-over-9818423.html 5. Beyond the Headlines http://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=14-P13-00043&segmentID=6 6. Despite California climate…
Climate Change Represents Risks and Opportunities for Corporations
Climate Changes Updates 27 October 2014 1. Workable global accord on climate needed as Bonn talks deliver little http://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/workable-global-accord-on-climate-needed-as-bonn-talks-deliver-little-1.1977643 2. Cold Winters in Europe, Asia Linked to Sea Ice Decline http://www.climatecentral.org/news/cold-winters-in-europe-asia-linked-to-arctic-sea-ice-decline-18239 3. It’s Tough To Turn Frack Water into Profits http://www.loe.org/shows/segments.html?programID=14-P13-00043&segmentID=4 4. Greens grow into electoral powerhouse http://www.politico.com/story/2014/10/environmental-organizations-2016-election-112193.html 5. With storms intensifying, Milwaukee braces for…
Goats are SHRINKING because of climate change
Climate Changes Updates 22 October 2014 1. Polar Vortex Spiked U.S. CO2 Emissions in 2013 http://www.climatecentral.org/news/polar-vortex-spiked-u.s.-co2-emissions-in-2013-18214 2. A Retreat From Weather Disasters http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/22/business/economy/insurers-retreat-from-weather-related-disasters.html?_r=0 3. Wild Ginseng, Wood Thrushes, and Climate Change: A Survival Story http://wvpublic.org/post/wild-ginseng-wood-thrushes-and-climate-change-survival-story 4. High pollution levels found near Ohio gas wells http://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/High-pollution-levels-found-near-Ohio-gas-wells-5837302.php 5. Scientists Resurrect Treasure Trove of Satellite Data From the…
We need more transparency on climate finance
Climate Changes Updates 21 October 2014 Sweden pledges $500m to Green Climate Fund http://www.rtcc.org/2014/10/21/sweden-pledges-500m-to-green-climate-fund/ Drought risks adding a toxic mix to Lebanon’s security crisis – http://www.rtcc.org/2014/10/21/drought-and-syrian-civil-war-threaten-lebanons-stability/#sthash.MM6Th8Se.dpuf Earth on course for hottest year since 1880 http://www.rtcc.org/2014/10/21/earth-on-course-for-hottest-year-since-1880/ Marshall Islands poet says youth must lead climate fight http://www.rtcc.org/2014/10/22/marshall-islands-poet-says-youth-must-lead-climate-fight/#sthash.7JlCOcEI.dpuf Sweden rated as ‘world’s greenest country’ http://www.rtcc.org/2014/10/21/sweden-rated-as-worlds-greenest-country/ We need more…
Powering up the poor shouldn’t hurt the climate
Climate Changes Updates 20 October 2014 1. Warmer Days a Catastrophe in the Making for Kenya’s Pastoralists http://www.ipsnews.net/2014/10/warmer-days-a-catastrophe-in-the-making-for-kenyas-pastoralists/ 2. Pa. studies on shale-site air emissions incomplete, according to court documents http://powersource.post-gazette.com/powersource/policy-powersource/2014/10/20/State-studies-on-shale-site-air-emissions/stories/201410170097 3. Powering up the poor shouldn’t hurt the climate http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn26406-powering-up-the-poor-shouldnt-hurt-the-climate.html#.VEXW_fnF_IV 4. Nigeria: Fashola, Asiodu Task Nigerians On Climate Change, Healthy Living http://allafrica.com/stories/201410200249.html 5. Five…
Natural gas boom will not slow climate change
Climate Changes Updates 16-19 October 2014 1. The element that causes arguments http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-29661615 2. Giant sequoias may surprise us in a warmer future http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/10/18/4184871_giant-sequoias-may-surprise-us.html?rh=1 3. Despite China’s improved energy efficiency, rapid growth is still leading to increased CO2 emissions http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-10-18/despite-china-s-improved-energy-efficiency-rapid-growth-still-leading-increased 4. Melting Arctic ice link to extreme weather explored http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-29666265 5. When island nations drown,…
Fighting Climate Change Brings Benefits To The Bottom Line
Climate Changes Updates 15 October 2014 1. Tom Steyer: Midterms mark the start of climate campaign http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/10/14/billionaire-environmentalist-tom-steyer-senate-races-michigan/17189399/ 2. Storing greenhouse gas underground—for a million years http://news.sciencemag.org/chemistry/2014/10/storing-greenhouse-gas-underground-million-years 3. The incredible shrinking Keystone http://www.politico.com/story/2014/10/the-incredible-shrinking-keystone-111876.html 4. REUTERS SUMMIT-Competition drives climate action, not science -PwC http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/14/climatechange-summit-pwc-idUSL6N0S92QD20141014 5. Churches Go Green by Shedding Fossil Fuel Holdings http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/16/business/international/churches-go-green-by-shedding-holdings-of-carbon-emitters.html?_r=0 6. Europe Carbon…
Climate Change Could ‘Foster’ Terrorism
Climate Changes Updates 14 October 2014 1. Sea level rise over past century unmatched in 6,000 years, says study http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/oct/14/sea-level-rise-unmatched-6000-years-global-warming 2. Global Warming: ‘Every Other Summer Will Be a Heat Wave in Eastern China’ http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/global-warming-every-other-summer-will-be-heat-wave-eastern-china-1469876 3. September Was Warmest on Record, NASA Data Shows http://www.climatecentral.org/news/september-2014-warmest-on-record-18172 4. REUTERS SUMMIT-Companies woefully unprepared for climate events – S&P…