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Climate Change Impacts Hydrologic Cycle and Water Resources in Finland

Noora Veijalainen, a hydrologist working at the Finnish Environment Institute, applied a number of climate scenarios and hydrological models to evaluate the effects of climate change on floods, discharges and water levels in Finland.

30 May 2012

Climate Change Scientists to Study Carbon Cycle over Amazonian Rainforest

A new network is being set up to study greenhouse gases over the Amazonian rainforest. The international network will evaluate the possibilities of remote sensing of these gases to improve the understanding of Amazonian tropical carbon fluxes and carbon cycle.

29 May 2012

Painting A Picture Of The Earth's Future- Science And Art Combine At London Railway Station

Artists and a University of Leicester geologist are to debate the present and future Earth - at a London railway station.

28 May 2012

New Project to Address Climate Change Impacts on Food Security and Ecosystems in Eastern Africa

Researchers at the University of York will take part in a new research and development project called the Climate Change Impacts on Ecosystem Services and Food Security in Eastern Africa (CHIESA) in order to explore the effects of climate change in Jimma Highlands in Ethiopia, Taita Hills in Kenya, and Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

22 May 2012

Volvo Group Hosts Sustainability-Related Seminars

The Volvo Group, a provider of sustainable transport solutions, has hosted two seminars - "Mobility and Quality of Life in Megacities" and "Corporate Climate Summit 2012" in its efforts to encourage and raise awareness about sustainable solutions for reducing the environmental footprint. These seminars were held in Miami during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover.

21 May 2012