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Study Highlights Need for Improved Climate Adaptation Strategies to Ensure Future Energy Security

Reduced river flows and higher water temperatures due to climate change in the United States and Europe have affected the production of thermoelectric power plant, raising concerns over electricity costs and future energy security.

6 Jun 2012

Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research’s Study on Atmospheric Jet Stream Fluctuations

A study conducted by researchers at Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research has shown the relation between atmospheric jet stream fluctuations and the theoretical concepts explaining the existence of jet streams.

6 Jun 2012

Global Warming to Effect Biodiversity and Microbial Interactions in Polar Regions

A recent study has emphasized that species in polar regions will be affected by global warming.

31 May 2012

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

Adaptation is Essential to Build Resilience Against Climate Change

At the Global Adaptation Institute (GAIN)’s 2012 Annual Meeting & Scientific Convening, the main topic was the necessity to adapt to global climate change, which needs realistic solutions and a significant involvement from the private sector.

16 May 2012

Air Quality-Climate Change Data Integration May Help Meet New Emission Targets

The EU has introduced new air pollutant emission targets. Compliance to meet these targets requires models that combine data about climate change and air quality.

16 May 2012