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University of Gothenburg Conducts Research on High Levels of Carbon Dioxide in Arctic

The University of Gothenburg, Sweden, conducted a research on the levels of carbon dioxide in Arctic coastal seas and reached a conclusion that the level of absorption of the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide by the Arctic coastal seas is continually decreasing.

26 Jun 2012

Role of Earth Observation for Sustainable Development Featured at Rio+20 Summit

The role of Earth observation for sustainable development was analyzed during the Rio+20 Summit, a three-day conference held in Brazil.

25 Jun 2012

Making The Spirit of Rio Actionable: New Tool for Strategic Carbon Planning in Metropolitan Regions

Rio+20 provides much-needed momentum to international cooperation on sustainable development post global financial crisis. The question is how decision makers can translate goals into action in a cost-effective, fast and...

22 Jun 2012

Rio + C40 Conference Highlights Significance of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Delegations from the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, the U.S. President and mayors participated in Rio + C40: Megacity Mayors Taking Action on Climate Change. This event aimed at highlighting the climatic actions taken by C40 Cities in order to reduce their emission of greenhouse gases by over a billion tones by the year 2030. Cities aim at reducing their greenhouse gases by 248 Mt by the year 2020.

21 Jun 2012

“Clean Revolution” Campaign in Rio Aims at Wiping Out Global Recession

The necessity for a “Clean Revolution” to help the world come out of recession has been highlighted by Tony Blair and a group of international business leaders and statesmen. Tony Blair and the business leaders referred to the “Clean Revolution” as a historic opportunity that will save the world from recession and foresee a sustainable and stable future. This revolution will save depreciating economies, improve energy security and create better job opportunities.

19 Jun 2012

Study Finds Ancient Warming Greened Antarctica

A new university-led study with NASA participation finds ancient Antarctica was much warmer and wetter than previously suspected. The climate was suitable to support substantial vegetation -- including stunted trees -- along the edges of the frozen continent.

17 Jun 2012