Climate Changes Updates 8-9 October 2012

Global warming may intensify subtropical high pressure systems that shape northern hemisphere weather patterns

http://summitcountyvoice.com/2012/10/09/global-warming-may-intensify-subtropical-high-pressure-systems-that-shape-northern-hemisphere-weather-patterns/

 

Environment: Excess nutrients speed up ocean acidification

http://summitcountyvoice.com/2012/10/07/environment-excess-nutrients-speed-up-ocean-acidification/

Global warming: Sea level going up, up up …

http://summitcountyvoice.com/2012/10/05/global-warming-sea-level-going-up-up-up/

Southern hemisphere also seeing climate disruption

http://summitcountyvoice.com/2012/10/04/southern-hemisphere-also-seeing-climate-disruption/

Global Warming: Coast Guard tracks Arctic Ocean changes

http://summitcountyvoice.com/2012/10/04/global-warming-coast-guard-tracks-arctic-ocean-changes/

Link between global warming and wildfires becoming more clear

http://summitcountyvoice.com/2012/10/03/link-between-global-warming-and-wildfires-becoming-more-clear/

Climate: Current warming in Arctic unprecedented

http://summitcountyvoice.com/2012/10/02/climate-current-warming-in-arctic-unprecedented/

Global warming: Arctic temps out of synch with natural cycles

http://summitcountyvoice.com/2012/10/01/global-warming-arctic-temps-out-of-synch-with-natural-cycles/

Why we can’t bank on recessions to keep global warming in check

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2012/oct/08/recessions-global-warming-check

Are electric cars bad for the environment?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2012/oct/05/electric-cars-emissions-bad-environment

Respect diversity and nationally-driven approach to developing country mitigation – workshop told

http://www.twnside.org.sg/title2/climate/info.service/2012/climate20121002.htm

When it comes to C02, what goes up, doesn’t come down

http://www.smh.com.au/business/carbon-economy/when-it-comes-to-c02-what-goes-up-doesnt-come-down-20121008-277vq.html#ixzz28sazYaYC

Jerry Mitrovica: Current Sea Level Rise is Anomalous. We’ve Seen Nothing Like it for the Last 10,000 Years

http://www.skepticalscience.com/Jerry-Mitrovica-Current-Sea-Level-Rise-is-Anomalous-Weve-Seen-Nothing-like-it-for-the-last-10000-Years.html

Lessons from Past Climate Predictions: Arctic Sea Ice Extent 2012 Update

http://www.skepticalscience.com/lessons-from-past-climate-predictions-arctic-sea-ice-extent-2012.html

Arctic Sea Ice Loss Has a Larger Impact than Antarctic Sea Ice Gains

http://www.skepticalscience.com/arctic-antarctic-sea-ice-insolation.html

Nate Silver’s Climate Chapter and What We Can Learn From It

http://www.skepticalscience.com/nate-silver-climate-chapter-review.html

Modelling the permafrost carbon feedback

http://www.skepticalscience.com/Macdougall.html

Climate Change News

• Presidential Candidates Avoid Climate Change in First Debate
• Fifth Presidential Climate Action Project Report Released
• Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC Finds Increased Understanding of Climate Change in the U.S.
• Environmental Groups Attack Incumbents on Climate Records
• California Still on Track to Link Emissions Trading Scheme with Quebec in 2013
• Australia Joins U.S.-led Coalition on Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
• Japan Implements New Carbon Tax
• EU Seeks to Curb Carbon Emissions from Shipping
• Study Reexamines the Drop in U.S. Carbon Emissions
• Ocean Acidification a Serious Threat to Marine Life
• Rise of Pests and Diseases in United States Linked to Warmer Winters
• Lack of Oxygen Could Decrease Fish Size
• Plants Sequester Less Carbon under Elevated CO2 Levels Than Previously Thought
• Other Headlines

No new EU climate targets until 2015 at earliest

http://www.euractiv.com/climate-environment/new-eu-climate-targets-2015-earl-news-515238

Urban ecology policy can make a difference

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-07/pune/34305800_1_urban-ecology-urban-environment-civic-administration

Philippines to phase-out ozone-depleting substance starting 2013

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sci/2012-10/08/c_131892909.htm

US researchers map carbon emissions at street level

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19875516

Carbon emissions target urged by business leaders

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19867371

Climate change: EU rebrands green energy campaign

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19868580

Kashmiri farmers face drought losses without government support

http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/kashmiri-farmers-face-drought-losses-without-government-support/

New book urges united global action plan to end hunger

http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/new-book-urges-united-global-action-plan-to-end-hunger/

Climate change to hit Central America’s food crops

http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/climate-change-to-hit-central-americas-food-crops/

Innovate to put climate know-how into practice – experts

http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/innovate-to-put-climate-know-how-into-practice-experts