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A group of scientists led by the CSIC asserts that the Arctic is already suffering some of the effects that correspond with a "dangerous climate change" and demands a systematic effort to mitigate the causes. Read more..
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An immediate moratorium on habitat conversion is needed to secure a future for Sumatran elephants, conservation organization WWF says. Read more..
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Climate migration has become a major pre-occupation of the international community as the domino effect of climate change forces people to seek new lives elsewhere in their countries and sometimes across borders. Read more..
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Estimated $ 350 billion to $ 380 billion in global economic losses from disasters have made 2011 the most expensive year in history for catastrophes, according to the insurance industry. Read more..
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The impacts of climate change on Indian part of Sundarbans have all the more worsened because of official apathy and complete lack of development planning in this region. Read more..
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Researchers from 13 countries report clear and statistically significant evidence of a continent-wide warming effect on mountain plant communities in Europe. Read more..
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NASA Scientists have unearthed new evidence about ancient dry spells that suggest the future could bring even more serious water shortages. Read more..
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NASA Scientists say satellite data shows 20 years of warming temperatures in Quebec have resulted in an increase in the amount of shrubs and grasses. Read more..
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A new study found that impacts of changing climatic conditions on the availability of natural resources, combined with population growth and weak governance, have led to greater competition over scarce resources and to changing migration pattern. Read more..
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Winter droughts are increasingly common in the Mediterranean region, and human-caused climate change is partly responsible, according to a new analysis by NOAA and CIRES scientists. Read more..
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Scientists project an increased frequency of heavy rainfall events, but a decrease in rainfall intensity during the next 30 years for Hawaiian Islands. Read more..
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Climate change is causing increased weather instability, leading to more frequent, deeper and persistent droughts, as well as more intense rainfall and flooding across Canada. Read more..
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Canadians could have a steep price to pay if governments reject the science that links human activity and greenhouse gas pollution to global warming. Read more..
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Arctic sea ice appears to have reached its lowest extent for the year on September 9, which was the second lowest in the satellite record, after 2007, and continues the decadal trend of rapidly decreasing summer sea ice. Read more..
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An Amnesty International report reveals that Vedanta has failed to adequately consider the human impacts of its proposed projects in Orissa, so should not be allowed to overturn Indian government decision to block its expansion. Read more..
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A new UNDP film - ‘Revealed: Himalayan Meltdown’ - highlights local solutions to cope with changing environment in Asia. Read more..
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Extreme weather events of 2011 show how vulnerable U.S. is to climate change; the Pew Center publications highlight the urgency of managing climate risks. Read more..
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The growing number of mega-fires around the world may be contributing to global warming, a new United Nations report says, calling on governments to introduce comprehensive strategies to reduce the risk of such conflagrations. Read more..
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We have a short window of opportunity to plan for industrial development in a way that respects and protects important and fragile ocean habitats, wildlife and communities. Read more..
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Drainage and degradation of coastal wetlands emit significant amounts of carbon dioxide directly to the atmosphere and lead to decreased carbon sequestration, a new World Bank report has found. Read more..
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