Climate Changes Updates 13-14 May

1.   Sea levels are rising – but how quickly?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22531949

2.   ‘Best estimate’ for impact of melting ice on sea level rise

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22527273

3.   Peak oil, climate change and pipeline geopolitics driving Syria conflict

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/earth-insight/2013/may/13/1

4.   China, Japan seek Arctic influence as ice cap melts

http://www.adn.com/2013/05/13/2901079/china-japan-seek-arctic-influence.html#storylink=cpy

5.   Cooling Ocean Temperature Could Buy More Time for Coral Reefs

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130514112858.htm

6.   Sulfate Aerosols Cool Climate Less Than Assumed

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130514085309.htm

7.   Could Carbon Dioxide Be Injected in Sandstone? Would It Stay There?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130514085304.htm

8.   Scientists Find Extensive Glacial Retreat in Mount Everest Region

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130513174811.htm

9.   Global Warming Trends Contribute to Spread of West Nile Virus to New Regions in Europe

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130513115227.htm

10.                     Western Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami Hazard Potential Greater Than Previously Thought

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130513103731.htm

11.                     Climate Change Will Cause Widespread Global-Scale Loss of Common Plants and Animals, Researchers Predict

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130512140946.htm

12. Media Alert: Statement by UNFCCC Executive Secretary on crossing of 400 ppm CO2 threshold

http://unfccc.int/files/press/news_room/press_releases_and_advisories/application/pdf/400_ppm_media_alert_13052013.pdf

13.                     World in a ‘new danger zone’ as CO2 hits record levels: UN

http://www.timeslive.co.za/scitech/2013/05/13/world-in-a-new-danger-zone-as-co2-hits-record-levels-un

14.                     Ahead of June climate change talks, UN body urges coordinated response to CO₂ ‘danger zone’

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44894&Cr=climate+change&Cr1=#.UZMcR0qQDFx

15.                     Waste revolution a boost for ‘green’ steel

http://www.smh.com.au/business/carbon-economy/waste-revolution-a-boost-for-green-steel-20130512-2jg5w.html

16.                     Atmospheric CO2 levels reach ‘highest in human history’

http://www.edie.net/news/6/Atmospheric-CO2-levels-reach-highest-in-human-history/24595/

17.                     Mount Everest glaciers have shrunk 13% in 50 years

http://www.enn.com/climate/article/45974

18.                     The environmental consequences of Britain leaving the EU would be huge

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2013/may/14/environmental-consequences-britain-leaving-eu

19.                     Sea levels could rise 27 inches by 2100 because of melting ice

http://www.treehugger.com/climate-change/sea-levels-could-rise-27-inches-2100-because-melting-ice.html

20.                     The last time carbon dioxide concentrations were around 400ppm: a snapshot from Arctic Siberia

http://www.skepticalscience.com/pliocene-snapshot.html

21.                     USA suffers severe climate induced migration

http://www.rtcc.org/usa-suffers-severe-climate-induced-migration/

22.                     Sheldon Whitehouse: God will not save USA from climate chaos

http://www.rtcc.org/sheldon-whitehouse-god-will-not-save-usa-from-climate-chaos/

23.                     Global biodiversity levels face climate squeeze by 2080

http://www.rtcc.org/global-biodiversity-levels-face-climate-squeeze-by-2080/

24.                     Figueres: 400ppm a sign leaders must address climate change

http://www.rtcc.org/figueres-world-must-wake-up-to-climate-challenge/

25.                     NASA moon experiment uncovers ‘green steel’

http://www.rtcc.org/nasa-moon-experiment-uncovers-green-steel/

26.                     Birds reveal cost of climate change

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sci/2013-05/14/c_132381572.htm

27.                     How to Extract CO2 Already in the Atmosphere

http://news.yahoo.com/extract-co2-already-atmosphere-173049965.html;_ylt=AwrICmfgJpNRiiMAHwe1qHQA;_ylu=X3oDMTQwZ2N1M3ZxBG1pdANUb3BpY3MgQ29sbGVjdGlvbiBMaXN0BHBrZwMxZmM0YjgxNS05MmJkLTMxY2EtYWU4YS0zNzVlYThjNzU1NjQEcG9zAzQEc2VjA3RvcF9zdG9yeQR2ZXIDMzIwOTRjYzAtYmNiYy0xMWUyLTlmZGYtMTJlZTI4MGViM2Zh;_ylg=X3oDMTJpa2VjNnJhBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDN2IyZWFjYjItZWRmYS0zMTA2LWEzZGMtZWFkM2E4NjM2YjIzBHBzdGNhdAMEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3

28.                     India must develop own climate model: US expert

http://news.yahoo.com/india-must-develop-own-climate-model-us-expert-103830056.html;_ylt=AwrICmfgJpNRiiMAJAe1qHQA;_ylu=X3oDMTQwMnU5ODBlBG1pdANUb3BpY3MgQ29sbGVjdGlvbiBMaXN0BHBrZwM1ODNmOTEyNy1kNmIxLTM0YTMtODlhYy03NjA2OWUxOWQ3Y2MEcG9zAzYEc2VjA3RvcF9zdG9yeQR2ZXIDNDBmYzVhMDAtYmJiOS0xMWUyLWE4YjctMWU3Zjk4ZTQ4NmJk;_ylg=X3oDMTJpa2VjNnJhBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDN2IyZWFjYjItZWRmYS0zMTA2LWEzZGMtZWFkM2E4NjM2YjIzBHBzdGNhdAMEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3

29.                     5 New Victims of Climate Change (Plus 1 Winner!)

http://www.care2.com/causes/5-new-victims-of-climate-change-plus-1-winner.html

30.                     Earth’s Rotating Inner Core Shifts Its Speed

http://news.discovery.com/earth/earth-inner-core-shifts-speeds-130514.htm