Over 98 percent of the universities invited to participate in the Asset Owners Disclosure Project Global Universities Index are rated D, meaning that their climate change risk management is poor, or rated X, meaning that no information at all could …
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This research (open access) studied changes in climate extremes for 217 urban areas across the globe, finding that they have experienced significant increases in the number of heat waves and declines in the frequency of cold waves during the period …
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The publication The science of climate change: Questions and answers from the Australian Academy of Science aims to address confusion created by contradictory information in the public domain.
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology has released the Annual climate statement 2014. Data collected and analysed show that 2014 was Australia’s third-warmest year on record while rainfall was near average nationally. 2014 may be the warmest year on record …
The Gold Standard Foundation “Reward for Results” approach has channelled significant investment into 1000 low carbon development projects. By 6 February 2015, input is sought into the framework for the Gold Standard Sustainable Cities Program, through which cities can develop, …
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Ecological restoration has grown rapidly and now encompasses not only classic ecological theory but also utilitarian concerns, such as preparedness for climate change and provisioning of ecosystem services. Three dominant perspectives compete to influence the science and practice of river …
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The successful organisations to lead the six research hubs under the $142.5 million National Environmental Science Program have been announced.
Wetlands International has released two new publications on the value of mangroves: The role of mangroves in fisheries enhancement and Mangroves for Coastal Defence: Guidelines for coastal managers & policy makers.
Why, despite overwhelming scientific evidence, do we still ignore climate change? And what does it need for us to become fully convinced of what we already know? George Marshall proposes answers to these questions in his new book.
The Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project (DDPP) has published its 2014 report. The DDPP is understanding and showing how individual countries can transition to a low-carbon economy and how the world can meet the 2 degrees Celsius (°C) target.