by Brendan Proctor | Nov 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
The High Level Panel at the Development & Climate Days, including chair Mary Robinson (centre) and Network representative Makgale Pokwane (third from left) Nontuthuko Xaba shares her experiences of climate impacts and responses during the opening session of the...
by Brendan Proctor | Dec 1, 2016 | Archive, Uncategorized
A report by the Natural Resources Defence Council reveals that G20 nations are considering more than USD 24 billion in financing for new dirty coal projects around the world, with Japan planning to finance USD 10 billion, China USD 8 billion, and South Korea USD 2...
by Brendan Proctor | Dec 1, 2016 | Archive, Uncategorized
New analysis of Hadley Centre Sea Ice and Sea Surface Temperature data shows a linear relationship between cumulative carbon dioxide emissions and Arctic sea ice cover. For every metric ton of carbon dioxide emitted, three square metres of sea ice is lost. The new...
by Brendan Proctor | Dec 1, 2016 | Archive, Uncategorized
Research published in Scientific Reports warn that soils will have limited potential to mitigate climate change impacts and can even become a net source of atmospheric carbon dioxide if current patterns of land use and land use change continue. The pace and nature of...
by Brendan Proctor | Dec 1, 2016 | Archive, Uncategorized
New research published in Nature Climate Change predicts how living habitats such as corals, seagrasses and kelp forests will be affected by ocean acidification. Increased ocean acidification is projected to result in a decline in species diversity in supportive...