Wind and solar benchmarks for a 1.5°C world
This report presents a detailed methodology for determining the amount of wind and solar capacity that is required for a country to align with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C temperature goal. While the focus
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Germany says can't exit coal-fired energy at same time as nuclear
Germany dismissed on Sunday a report suggesting it planned to exit coal-fired power generation in order to protect the climate, saying this would impose too great a burden on industry as the country is
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Climate Change May Alter Ecological Impacts of the Seasons, Especially Near Poles
Climate change could alter the ecological impacts of the seasons, which could mean some big changes when it comes to our environment and agriculture. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at temperature
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World's richest nations fail to meet aid pledges - report
The majority of the world's rich donor nations failed to meet their development aid pledges in 2013 and only one third of the money went to the poorest countries, a report said on Monday. Aid by members
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New type of brain cell discovered
Researchers have discovered a strange new type of brain cell that sends signals by bypassing the cell body altogether. Neurons come in different shapes and sizes but the basic blueprint consists of a cell
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EU orders Germany to stop using banned car refrigerant
The European Commission on Thursday ordered Germany to stop using a banned car refrigerant within two months or face court action and possible fines. The EU executive's decision follows months of investigation
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Global Rise Reported in 2013 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Global emissions of greenhouse gases jumped 2.3 percent in 2013 to record levels, scientists reported Sunday, in the latest indication that the world remains far off track in its efforts to control global
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China's per capita carbon emissions overtake EU's
New data on carbon shows that China's emissions per head of population have surpassed the EU for the first time. The researchers say that India is also forecast to beat Europe's CO2 output in 2019.
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The deepest cuts
On SEPTEMBER 23rd 120-odd presidents and prime ministers will gather in New York for a UN meeting on climate change. It is the first time the subject has brought so many leaders together since the ill-fated
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Germany Takes First Steps to Ratify Kyoto Extension
Germany has become the first large European Union member state to start ratifying the extension of the emissions-limiting Kyoto Protocol treaty. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Cabinet of ministers supported
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Rising sea levels a 'sleeping giant' that could cost $226bn, report says
Rising sea levels are a “sleeping giant” issue that will put at risk coastal infrastructure worth up to $226bn, a new report has found. Analysis by the Climate Council found Australia was likely to