EarthRisk Technologies has launched its flagship platform called TempRisk that detects cold and hot weather patterns up to 40 days even before they occur. This latest 3.1 version of TempRisk is easier to use and more intuitive and it has been provided with new functions and capabilities. It is based on the software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription model.
Researchers at Lund University have found that more than 50% of the inhaled diesel soot remains stuck in the lungs. It also contributes to global warming.
The Arctic sea ice cover helps in detecting climate change and variability, according to a new study published in the Journal of Climate by scientists from the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (University of Bergen, Uni Research, and Institute of Marine Research).
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.
The role of Earth observation for sustainable development was analyzed during the Rio+20 Summit, a three-day conference held in Brazil.
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...
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.
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.
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.
KPMG International has released a roadmap report to help businesses understand the central themes and potential impacts of the United Nations' Rio+20 Earth Summit taking place in Brazil June 18-22, 2012.
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