U.S. Nuclear Closures Could Raise Emissions

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Oct 17, 2013 American nuclear power is fighting to survive because the price of natural gas has plunged. But without enough renewable replacements, closures could lead to a big rise in emissions rates. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Both Salmon and Hydropower Can Thrive

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Oct 13, 2013 Scientists have produced a handbook that shows how better river management can mean more breeding success for migratory fish and more electricity from a vital source of renewable energy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Emissions Rate Puts Billion More at Risk

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Oct 11, 2013 Climate impact researchers warn that drastic changes caused by global warming could put a billion more people at risk of serious food and water shortages unless action is taken now to cut greenhouse gas emission rates. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Parts of Europe Heating Faster Than Global Average

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Sep 13, 2013 Climate change hits different regions in different ways. As Europe's climate warms, some areas are already trying to adapt. New crops are being planted and there's a call for buildings that don't overheat in warm weather. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fukushima’s Legacy Is Just Beginning

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Aug 26, 2013 The highly radioactive water leaking from the wrecked Fukushima plant is part of a problem that Japan will take decades to resolve and that will blight many thousands of lives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Solar Suburbia to Power Modern Cities

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Aug 9, 2013 Urban sprawl may not be as bad for the environment as we thought -- as long as every home is fitted with solar panels and electric cars become the norm. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Food Waste Offers Unforeseen Benefits

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Jul 13, 2013 Disposing of food thrown away by those rich enough to afford it is an expensive problem -- but it can provide renewable energy and other benefits. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catastrophic Oil Spill Threat to Canadian River Basin

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Jun 12, 2013 A vast, globally important river basin in Canada five times the size of France is at great risk from a potential catastrophic oil spill from the mining of tar sands. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

More Sunshine in Spain Not Always Good News

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Jun 11, 2013 A study shows that cloud cover has been falling in Spain since the 1980s leading to new opportunities in solar power generation but also increased risks of desertification and harm to human health. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Intense Thunderstorms Likely to Batter a Warming World

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Jun 5, 2013 More intense thunderstorms combined with damaging winds are expected to occur with increased frequency because of climate change. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chilling: Arctic Tundra ‘Will Turn to Forest’

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network May 18, 2013 Two sets of scientists working independently have come to the conclusion that the Arctic will soon be ice free and forested. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Linked Renewable Power Systems Can Avoid Blackouts

By Paul Brown, Climate News Network Apr 4, 2013 Critics of renewable energy have always claimed that sun and wind are only intermittent producers and that back-up fossil fuel plants are needed to make them viable. But German engineers have proven otherwise. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )