The price of ignoring climate change

Climate Changes Updates 1-7 June 2015

1.  Graham urges action on climate change

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/graham-urges-action-on-climate-change-118709.html

2.  Santorum: I’m More Qualified Than Pope Francis To Talk About Climate Change Because I’m A Politician

http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/06/07/3666980/santorum-climate-change-science-not-settled/

3.  Harper faces tough talk on climate change, security threats at G7 summit

http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/harper-faces-tough-talk-on-climate-change-security-threats-at-g7-summit-1.2410436

4.  Poll: Eight in 10 Worry About Climate Change

http://www.voanews.com/content/poll-reveals-widespread-concern-about-climate-change/2811603.html

5.  Unexplored South Dakota cave could tell millennia-old tale of climate change

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jun/07/south-dakota-cave-climate-change

6.  Richard Parker: The price of ignoring climate change

http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/latest-columns/20150607-richard-parker-the-price-of-ignoring-climate-change.ece

7.  Climate Change Means New Building Designs

http://planetsave.com/2015/06/07/climate-change-means-new-building-designs/

8. Farmers Union publishes reports on climate change effects on agriculture

 http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/farmers-union-publishes-reports-on-climate-change-effects-on-agriculture/article_25574d74-74c9-54ff-a8e4-fa2c564ff097.html#ixzz3cRIdK6vy

9.  Touted by uninformed, opportunistic politicians, they undermine effective action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

http://www.torontosun.com/2015/06/06/climate-change-5-myths

10.             How mankind blew the fight against climate change

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-perils-of-engagement/2015/06/05/1d3392ea-094c-11e5-9e39-0db921c47b93_story.html

11.             Norway Will Divest From Coal in Push Against Climate Change

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/06/science/norway-in-push-against-climate-change-will-divest-from-coal.html?_r=0

12.             G7 summit: Greek bailout, Ukraine and climate top agenda for Bavaria meeting

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/07/g7-summit-ukraine-greek-bailout-climate-agenda-bavaria-meeting

13.              Shell’s Former Chairman Made a Startling Comment About Climate Change

http://time.com/3911076/shell-climate-change/

14.             Climate change brings needed rain to Africa

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2015/06/05/climate-change-brings-needed-rain-to-africa/

15.             Incontrovertible: There is NO consensus on “climate change”

http://legalinsurrection.com/2015/06/incontrovertible-there-is-no-consensus-on-climate-change/

16.             California keeps talking climate change, but who’s listening?

http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article23403423.html

17.             Unexplored South Dakota cave could tell millennia-old tale of climate change

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jun/07/south-dakota-cave-climate-change

18.             What’s the impact of climate change on Utah? Study will try to find out

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630269/Whats-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-Utah-Study-will-try-to-find-out.html?pg=all

19.             Global Warming ‘Hiatus’ Challenged by NOAA Research

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/05/science/noaa-research-presents-evidence-against-a-global-warming-hiatus.html

20.             LETTER: Climate change

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150607/PC1002/150609472/1021/letter-climate-change

21.             Climate Change: ‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’?

http://www.pressrepublican.com/opinion/climate-change-death-by-a-thousand-cuts/article_97398375-aef3-5503-a9bc-6275e4f29a79.html

22. Makerere introduces climate change courses

http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/669471-makerere-introduces-climate-change-courses.html

23. What will the pope’s climate encyclical, expected 18 June, say?

http://news.sciencemag.org/climate/2015/06/what-will-pope-s-climate-encyclical-expected-18-june-say

24.             Christie administration claims climate change study will hurt dolphins, fish

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/06/christie_administration_claims_climate_change_stud.html

25.             As arguing against climate change action gets harder, the naysayers get louder

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jun/05/as-arguing-against-climate-change-action-gets-harder-the-naysayers-get-louder

26.             Canada at the G7: Are we the climate change skunk in Schloss Elmau?

http://www.ipolitics.ca/2015/06/06/canada-at-the-g7-are-we-the-climate-change-skunk-in-schloss-elmau/

27.             It is a myth that global warming has slowed down

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/it-is-a-myth-that-global-warming-has-slowed-down-10298355.html

28.             Report refutes pause cited by skeptics of global warming

http://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/report-refutes-pause-cited-by-skeptics-of-global-warming/article_87bd7984-38b1-5d46-9bd7-364bce9eb2c2.html

29.             Global warming may become world’s ‘Grande cause nationale’

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/global-warming-may-become-world-s-grande-cause-nationale-1.2239365

30.             Another global warming catastrophe: the Sahara Desert is getting greener

http://hotair.com/archives/2015/06/02/another-global-warming-catastrophe-the-sahara-desert-is-getting-greener/

31.             Climate change: California Senate approves legislation to combat global warming

http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_28244235/climate-change-california-senate-approves-legislation-combat-global

32.             Senator: Use RICO Laws to Prosecute Global Warming Skeptics

http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/sen-whitehouse-d-ri-suggests-using-rico-laws-global-warming-skeptics_963007.html

33.             From Historic California Drought to Deadly Indian Heatwave, Global Warming is Wreaking Havoc

http://www.democracynow.org/2015/6/5/from_historic_california_drought_to_deadly

34. Merkel wants G7 to commit to two-degree global warming goal http://www.businessinsider.com/r-merkel-wants-g7-to-commit-to-two-degree-global-warming-goal-2015-6

35.             Why U.S. oil companies clash with EU peers on global warming

http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Why-U-S-oil-companies-clash-with-EU-peers-on-6310380.php

36.             Global warming hasn’t paused, new study finds

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2015/06/06/global-warming-hasnt-paused.html

37.             Is Game of Thrones about CLIMATE CHANGE? TV show highlights ignorance towards global warming, study claims

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3112204/Is-Game-Thrones-really-climate-change-TV-highlights-ignorance-global-warming-study-claims.html#ixzz3cRUhuyzL 

38.             Study: Global warming risks changes to ocean life unprecedented in the last 3 million years

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/06/01/study-global-warming-risks-changes-to-ocean-life-unprecedented-in-the-last-3-million-years/

39.             Research downplaying impending global warming is overturned

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2015/jun/03/research-downplaying-impending-global-warming-is-overturned

40.             The subtle — but very real — link between global warming and extreme weather events

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/06/01/the-subtle-but-real-relationship-between-global-warming-and-extreme-weather-events/

41. Scientists conclude that global warming never went on ‘hiatus’

http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-no-global-warming-hiatus-noaa-20150603-story.html

42. Here’s Why Global Warming Alarmists Don’t Talk About Greenland http://dailycaller.com/2015/06/05/heres-why-global-warming-alarmists-dont-talk-about-greenland/#ixzz3cRVO19P2

43.             We Are The World: Global Warming Ends African Drought Catastrophe

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamestaylor/2015/06/05/we-are-the-world-global-warming-ends-african-drought-catastrophe/

44.             Global warming: When science meets science fiction

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/6/tim-constantine-global-warming-when-science-meets-/

45.             Intelligencer edits global warming out of today’s front page AP report

https://thewheelingalternative.silvrback.com/intelligencer-edits-global-warming-out-of-today-s-front-page-ap-report

46.             Africa sounds the alarm over crucial climate summit

http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2015/jun/06/poor-nations-cash-tackle-climate-change

47.             Why 2015 could be the year that really changes the climate debate

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/06/05/why-2015-could-be-the-year-that-really-changes-the-climate-debate/

48.                    My Turn: On climate change, bipartisanship is possible

http://www.concordmonitor.com/opinion/columns/17130178-95/my-turn-on-climate-change-bipartisanship-is-possible

49.             Harper faces tough talk on climate change, security threats at G7 summit

http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/harper-faces-tough-talk-on-climate-change-security-threats-at-g7-summit-1.2410436

50.             Editorial: Can the state solve climate change?

http://www.montereyherald.com/opinion/20150606/editorial-can-the-state-solve-climate-change

51. Norway to ditch $8 billion of coal assets in state pension fund – See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/05/norway-to-ditch-8-billion-of-coal-assets-in-state-pension-fund/#sthash.AMQAToeE.dpuf

52.             Climate talks resume in Bonn as clock ticks on UN deal

http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/01/climate-talks-resume-in-bonn-as-clock-ticks-on-un-deal/

53.             Is natural gas really a bridge to a greener future?

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/01/is-natural-gas-really-a-bridge-to-a-greener-future/#sthash.mHP9djt2.dpuf

54.             Oil giants support for UN climate pact signals change in strategy

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/01/oil-giants-support-for-un-climate-pact-signals-change-in-strategy/#sthash.S7jLWq6G.dpuf

55.             Fossil fuel companies “underestimating” divestment movement

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/01/fossil-fuel-companies-underestimating-divestment-movement/#sthash.DT6bmQiu.dpuf

56.             China renewables investment rose 31% in 2014

http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/01/china-renewables-investment-rose-31-in-2014/

57.             China cautions French calls for speedy UN climate pact

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/01/china-cautions-french-calls-for-speedy-un-climate-pact/#sthash.4i4iv5EQ.dpuf

58.             Japan PM Abe unveils carbon cutting target

http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/02/japan-pm-abe-unveils-carbon-cutting-target/

59.             To infinity and beyond: Apollo project to boost green energy growth

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/02/to-infinity-and-beyond-apollo-project-to-boost-green-energy-growth/#sthash.wdmhIY9c.dpuf

60.             Japan, Germany, Korea fuelling growth of coal power

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/02/japan-german-korea-fuelling-growth-of-coal-power/#sthash.zqu5Bitt.dpuf

61.             China billions drive Pakistan coal power expansion

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/02/china-billions-drive-pakistan-coal-power-expansion/#sthash.z185sITl.dpuf

62.             Judge Paris on participation, not CO2 cuts – Polish minister

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/03/judge-paris-on-participation-not-co2-cuts-polish-minister/#sthash.kgAfVDKO.dpuf

63.             Kevin Rudd – forget the UN, G20 must lead on climate change

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/03/kevin-rudd-forget-the-un-g20-must-lead-on-climate-change/#sthash.LmbgMWDZ.dpuf

64.             Private finance central to hitting $100bn climate goal, says study

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/03/private-finance-central-to-hitting-100bn-climate-goal-says-study/#sthash.riTJlQTY.dpuf

65.             Santorum tells Pope to quit climate politics, stick to theology

http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/03/santorum-tells-pope-to-quit-climate-politics-stick-to-theology/

66.             UN weighs up climate threat in new development goals

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/03/un-weighs-up-climate-threat-in-new-development-goals/#sthash.WZW9F72Q.dpuf

67.             US, Brazil and China voice doubts over Australia climate plans

http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/04/us-brazil-and-china-voice-doubts-over-australia-climate-plans/#sthash.H82TDN65.dpuf

68.             Former Shell chair speaks of distress at climate policy inertia

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/04/former-shell-chair-speaks-of-distress-at-climate-policy-inertia/#sthash.ovBAxj2F.dpuf

69.             Account for climate risk or lose billions, investors warned

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/04/account-for-climate-risk-or-lose-billions-investors-warned/#sthash.xEsVb1BG.dpuf

70.             Balcombe plans new solar farm post fracking battle

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/04/balcombe-plans-new-solar-farm-post-fracking-battle/#sthash.AOWB2O5o.dpuf

71.             Bonn climate talks start slow as hefty text avoids chop

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/04/bonn-talks-climate-start-slow-as-hefty-text-avoids-chop/#sthash.s85REmb5.dpuf

72.             Kofi Annan slates climate inaction from Canada, Australia and Russia

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/05/kofi-annan-slates-climate-inaction-from-canada-australia-and-russia/#sthash.19C25vPv.dpuf

73.             Double counting forest emissions threatens UN climate pact

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/05/double-counting-forest-emissions-threatens-global-climate-agreement/#sthash.SBP3w5V2.dpuf

74.             Through the looking glass: transparency in a UN climate deal

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/05/through-the-looking-glass-transparency-in-a-un-climate-deal/#sthash.CCwdHGFG.dpuf

75.             New climate change laws are spreading faster than ever

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/08/new-climate-change-laws-are-spreading-faster-than-ever/#sthash.I2M1nfp3.dpuf

76.             G7 poised for historic call to phase out fossil fuel emissions

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/08/g7-poised-for-historic-call-to-phase-out-fossil-fuel-emissions/#sthash.yb06S7vr.dpuf

77.             China could hit emissions peak by 2025 – study

http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/08/china-could-hit-emissions-peak-by-2025-study/

78.             Global warming ‘slowdown’ did not exist, say scientists

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/05/global-warming-slowdown-did-not-exist-say-scientists/#sthash.a4LJ0kZk.dpuf

79.             G7 set for critical climate talks as Paris summit looms

• See more at: http://www.rtcc.org/2015/06/05/g7-set-for-critical-climate-talks-as-paris-summit-looms/#sthash.ZykTPbKe.dpuf