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World’s largest firms ‘acting on climate change’


Climate is central to business strategy of 68% of the world’s 500 largest companies, compared with 48% last year A majority of the world’s largest firms are taking action on climate change as part of their business strategy for the … Continue reading

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Heartland Institute launches a ‘closed’ climate change wiki


A climate change wiki is a good idea – but not if its climate sceptic organisers block alternative views Wikis are one of the wonders of the web. They are a powerful expression of the collaborative, collective power of the … Continue reading

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European research effort improves understanding of impacts of aerosols on climate


Pan-European research effort improves the understanding of the impacts of aerosols and trace gases on climate and air quality Atmospheric aerosol particles (otherwise known as Particulate Matter) have been masking the true rate of greenhouse gas induced global warming during … Continue reading

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The Government of Canada’s record on climate change (2006-present)


From Climate Action Network Canada, 2011-03-25: The current government has taken a reckless approach to one of the greatest challenges of our time. Despite the fact that the impacts of climate change have become increasingly obvious, the government has failed … Continue reading

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Climate change affecting food safety


Unless action taken, the world’s food supply could be endangered by climate change EAST LANSING, Mich. — Climate change is already having an effect on the safety of the world’s food supplies and unless action is taken it’s only going … Continue reading

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Climate Security – the UK in Canada


Climate Change is frequently dubbed a “threat multiplier” because it exacerbates other sources of conflict. The consequences of Climate Change, such as drought, flooding, and natural disasters, can constitute the tipping point in situations of instability around the world – … Continue reading

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Climate change: A Summary of the Science


2010-09-30 Royal Society (UK) Climate change continues to be a subject of intense public and political debate. Because of the level of interest in the topic the Royal Society has produced a new guide to the science of climate change. … Continue reading

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