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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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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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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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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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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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More than 40 species of marine fish currently found in the Mediterranean could disappear in the next few years; new IUCN report highlights growing threats to Mediterranean marine species. Read more..
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A new study has revealed wide-spread reductions in the greenness of Amazon forests caused by last year's record-breaking drought. Read more..
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The record loss is despite an international agreement which has been very successful in cutting production and consumption of ozone destroying chemicals. Read more..
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Polluted snow on Tibetan Plateau causes early runoff, stronger monsoons in Asia, according to a research paper. As a result, India and China are experiencing wetter winters, drier summers and stronger monsoons. Read more..
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Climate change and rapid urbanization are threatening fragile water resources in Mongolia, where more than half of the inhabitants have no access to clean water, says a report released today by the Mongolia Water Authority and the UNEP. Read more..
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