climate

Climate change: Michael Bloomberg pledges $4.5m for Paris deal

Posted in Business on 23rd Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will pay $4.5m to cover some of the lapsed US commitment to the Paris climate accord.

Big increase in Antarctic snowfall

Posted in Science on 9th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller

The effect of the extra snow locked up in Antarctica is to slightly slow a general trend in global sea-level rise.

How Microsoft Is Using Artificial Intelligence To Fight Climate Change

Posted in Science on 7th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller

Today, climate change, loss of biodiversity, water woes, and food sustainability are among the most pressing global issues.

More sea-level rise for each delay in peaking emissions

Posted in Featured, Science on 21st Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

Peaking global CO2 emissions as soon as possible is crucial for limiting the risks of sea-level rise.

Five-year forecast indicates further warming

Posted in Featured, Popular Stories, Science on 4th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

A forecast published by the Met Office indicates the annual global average temperature is likely to exceed 1 C and could reach 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels.