By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJul 3, 2015
New evidence appears that increased melting of sea ice as the Earth warms could weaken the Gulf Stream and reduce temperatures in Western Europe. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJun 29, 2015
Satellite data raise red flags about the draining of underground aquifers in California and elsewhere to meet the demands of expanding populations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJun 28, 2015
Unprecedented ocean temperature rises off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States may be linked to sea level rise or the recent pattern of “weird” weather. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkJun 27, 2015
As the world economy and energy use both grew in 2014, renewables continued their rapid rise -- but carbon emissions did not. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Kieran Cooke, Climate News NetworkJun 26, 2015
New scientific study pours cold water on the theory that mortality rates will drop in winter months as the climate warms. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJun 25, 2015
Human-induced climate change adds to threats vertebrates face from hunting and habitat loss, as researchers warn that modern extinction rates are exceptionally high. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkJun 24, 2015
International experts say the last 50 years of health advances worldwide will be jeopardized unless urgent steps are taken to confront climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJun 22, 2015
Scientists warn countries in northern Europe to plan for dramatic new worst-case scenarios as climate change increases the risk of seas sweeping inland. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJun 20, 2015
While plants in temperate zones may benefit from higher temperatures, global warming’s impact in the tropics threatens catastrophe for food security. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Pramila Krishnan, Climate News NetworkJun 19, 2015
Fierce temperatures in India doubled the heat-related deaths normally recorded in May -- and the government insists natural causes are not to blame. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkJun 18, 2015
Under the influence of greenhouse gases, changes in air temperature and wind patterns are increasing rainfall and crop yields in the drought-prone Sahel region. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Kieran Cooke, Climate News NetworkJun 17, 2015
A hard-hitting message from the Vatican warns of the threat global warming poses to the world’s ecosystems -- and everyone on the planet. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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