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Ex-IPCC Head: Prepare for 5°C Warmer World

  • Published: Feb 17th, 2013

Former chair of the IPCC says global average temperatures could reach 5°C above their pre-industrial level.

Radiocarbon Dating: Nature’s Timepiece Gets a Tune-Up

  • Published: Jan 2nd, 2013

A new series of radiocarbon measurements have allowed scientists to improve the technique dramatically.

It’s Not Too Late to Limit Global Temperatures - But Almost

  • Published: Dec 21st, 2012

Even if annual emissions nearly double by 2020, it may still be possible to cap the temperature rise at 2°C.

China & U.S. Hold the Key to New Global Climate Deal

  • Published: Dec 15th, 2012

The world's two biggest emitters face political problems that will make the talks for the next few years difficult.

World’s Biggest Geoengineering Test ‘Violates’ UN Rules

  • Published: Oct 16th, 2012

Controversial U.S. businessman's iron fertilization off the west coast of Canada contravenes two UN conventions.

Norway to Double Carbon Tax on Oil Industry

  • Published: Oct 13th, 2012

Extra funding for climate change mitigation and forestry programs also part of oil-rich nation's radical program.

Biochar’s Potential to Help is Rich, but Hurdles Remain

  • Published: Sep 18th, 2012

Biochar may not solve all our problems, but someday it could help cut down dramatically on carbon emissions.

‘Blue Carbon’ Adding to Carbon Emission Blues

  • Published: Sep 8th, 2012

Report says "blue carbon" is now being released at the prodigious rate between 150 million and 1 billion tons per year.