| Urban CO2 domes increase deaths, poke hole in cap-and-trade proposal In the first study ever done on the local health effects of the domes of carbon dioxide that develop above cities, researchers found that the domes increase the local death rate. The result provides a scientific basis for regulating CO2 emissions at the local level and points out a significant oversight in the carbon dioxide "cap-and-trade" proposal that was passed by the House of Representatives in June 2009.  Policymakers to get hotline to climate experts Developing countries will be able to solicit expert advice on meeting climate change challenges through a UK-funded network. Advert overstates climate risks, says watchdog Two Government adverts which used nursery rhymes to raise awareness of climate change have been banned for overstating the risks, a watchdog announced today. Protected forest areas may be critical strategy for slowing climate change A new study states that forest protection offers one of the most effective, practical, and immediate strategies to combat climate change. The study makes specific recommendations for incorporating protected areas into overall strategies to reduce emissions of greenhouse gasses from deforestation and degradation (nicknamed REDD). Simple Tools for Effective Climate Reporting Until now, companies have lacked direction on how to report on climate policy engagement. This primer covers what companies are reporting today, what we recommend companies focus on going forward, and how companies can approach reporting on climate policy engagement. Marine energy projects approved for Scotland The seabed off the north coast of Scotland could be transformed into the "Saudi Arabia of marine energy" after seven power firms were awarded contracts for a landmark project designed to harness the area's potential for tidal energy and power up to 750,000 homes by 2020. Polluting ships have been doing the climate a favour New restrictions on sulphur emissions from shipping will save thousands of lives - but cutting back will take another brake off global warming Cameroon: Buea - UB Panellists Tackle Climate Change Dons and students took time off to commemorate this year's Commonwealth Day with science-oriented discussions. 'Revolution' required to tackle climate change, IEA says The International Energy Agency (IEA) and a host of global companies called this month for a 'revolution' to create a low carbon-economy. CO2 at new highs despite economic slowdown OSLO (Reuters) - Levels of the main greenhouse gas in the atmosphere have risen to new highs in 2010 despite an economic slowdown in many nations that braked industrial output, data showed on Monday. Deep-sea volcanoes play key climate role: scientists SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A vast network of under-sea volcanoes pumping out nutrient-rich water in the Southern Ocean plays a key role in soaking up large amounts of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, acting as a brake on climate change, scientists say. News Wizard |