News tagged with climate experts

The biodiversity crisis: Worse than climate change

Biodiversity is declining rapidly throughout the world. The challenges of conserving the world's species are perhaps even larger than mitigating the negative effects of global climate change. Dealing with the biodiversity ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jan 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Biggest jump ever seen in global warming gases

(AP) -- The global output of heat-trapping carbon dioxide jumped by the biggest amount on record, the U.S. Department of Energy calculated, a sign of how feeble the world's efforts are at slowing man-made ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 03, 2011 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (32) | comments 29

CWRU law professor eyes prize-based incentives to generate climate innovation

Could a multi-million dollar prize spur the next big innovation in sustainable climate technology?

Other Sciences / Other

created Jun 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

UN meets to mull climate change quick-fix options

On the heels of another halting round of talks on climate change, UN scientists this week will review quick-fix options for beating back the threat of global warming that rely on technology rather than political ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 19, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (8) | comments 31

As climate talks sputter, UN scientists vet 'Plan B'

On the heels of another halting round of talks on climate change, UN scientists this week will review quick-fix options for beating back the threat of global warming that rely on technology rather than political wrangling.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 18, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (6) | comments 33

Climate change is analyzed from the perspective of the social sciences

Research being carried out at Carlos III University of Madrid analyzes the key factors in climate change and the risks to public policies that it implies. This study approaches the issue from the perspective ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 31, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (8) | comments 72

Action needed to manage climate change risks -- new report

Warning that the risk of dangerous climate change impacts is growing with every ton of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere, a National Research Council committee today reiterated the pressing need for substantial ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 12, 2011 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (5) | comments 4

Climate activists target states with lawsuits

(AP) -- A group of attorneys representing children and young adults began to file legal actions Wednesday in every state and the District of Columbia in an effort to force government intervention on climate change.

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 05, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (6) | comments 60

Climate science chief sees 'huge gaps' in research

(AP) -- From the methane-laden tundra of the far north to the depths of the oceans, world governments need to spend more on cutting-edge research to "get a handle" on how much and how quickly the world will ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 01, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 6

Why 'scientific consensus' fails to persuade

Suppose a close friend who is trying to figure out the facts about climate change asks whether you think a scientist who has written a book on the topic is a knowledgeable and trustworthy expert. You see from the dust jacket ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 14, 2010 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (37) | comments 64 | with audio podcast

Scientists warn on climate tipping points

(PhysOrg.com) -- A survey of top climate scientists has revealed there is a real chance of key climate tipping points being passed with serious consequences for the planet.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 17, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (147) | comments 31