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Report Calls for Development of Early Warning System to Counter Abrupt Climate Change

Climate change has increased concern over possible large and rapid changes in the physical climate system, which includes the Earth's atmosphere, land surfaces, and oceans. Some of these changes could occur within a few decades or even years, leaving little time for society and ecosystems to adapt.

4 Dec 2013

Plos One Calls for Papers on Response to Climate Change

PLOS ONE publishes "Assessing Dangerous Climate Change: Required Reductions of Carbon Emissions to Protect Young People, Future Generations and Nature" from James Hansen and colleagues, and announces call for papers on responses to climate change:

4 Dec 2013

Researchers Report Potential of Marine Reserves to Resist Climate Change

A new study, led by a University of Southampton scientist, highlights the potential for fish communities in marine reserves to resist climate change impacts better than communities on fished coasts.

3 Dec 2013

Scientists Confirm Link Between Indian Ocean Dipole Phenomenon and Extreme Weather Events

The phenomenon, the Indian Ocean Dipole, is the difference in sea-surface temperatures between the western and eastern part of the Indian Ocean, and until recently has been one of the most influential but the least understood natural forces affecting Australia’s climate.

30 Nov 2013

Climate Models Capable of Simulating Past Abrupt Changes in the Earth’s Climate

Scientists have, for the first time, demonstrated that climate models are able to simulate past abrupt changes in the Earth’s climate – giving more confidence in predictions of future global climate change.

30 Nov 2013

Previous Studies Underestimate Emissions from Cattle Farming and Fossil Fuel Production

The United States emits 1.5 times more of the greenhouse gas methane than leading estimates, according to a new study by a team of Earth and atmospheric scientists.

29 Nov 2013

Cornell University’s New One-Stop-Shop Website for Climate Change Info

Farmers, gardeners and students have a new place to learn about climate change and how to be part of the solution.

27 Nov 2013

Foraminifera Study Results Hold Potential to Better Understand Earth’s Climate History

New insights into the growth dynamics of minuscule marine organisms could help put the study of Earth’s climate, both present and prehistoric, on a more solid footing.

25 Nov 2013

Global Emissions Due to Fossil Fuel Set to Reach Unprecedented Level in Human History

Global emissions of carbon dioxide from the combustion of fossil fuels will reach 36 billion tonnes for the year 2013 – a level unprecedented in human history – according to the annual Global Carbon Budget, produced by an international team of researchers including Dr Jo House of the Cabot Institute at the University of Bristol.

21 Nov 2013

Natural Reserve System’s Climate Monitoring Network Helps Answer Climate Questions

Climate shapes the life around us. At the poles, thick fur coats and layers of blubber enable animals to withstand bitter cold. In deserts, small and drought-resistant leaves help plants survive extreme aridity.

20 Nov 2013