Record Torrential Rainfall Linked to Warming Climate
Scientists show that devastating increases in extreme rainfall over the last 30 years fit in with global temperature rise caused by greenhouse gases, reports Alex Kirby for Climate News Network.…
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Scientists Warn of Sea Level Rises in Northern Europe
Scientists warn countries in northern Europe to plan for dramatic new worst-case scenarios as climate change increases the risk of seas sweeping inland, Tim Radford reports for Climate News Network.…
NCAR Scientists to Tackle Mystery of Night Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms that form at night can be a major flash flooding hazard through excessive rainfall. Heavy rainfall during the night can often take communities and emergency services by surprise. Street…
The Powers Holding Back Forest Protection
Alex Kirby of Climate News Network reports below on issues holding back the fight against deforestation. Deforestation and land use change cause more than 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.…
Global Sea Levels Increased by 3mm a Year Since 1990
Over the last few months there have been several reports based on scientific studies regarding sea level rises, especially in the USA. Earlier this year, researchers from NOAA said that…
Wetlands Can Reduce CO2 and Floods
Wetlands act as our natural flood protection. They trap then slowly release surface water over time. This ability to store water in times of increased rainfall helps prevent flooding. Draining…
Illegal Deforestation Is Growing Problem for Climate
By Alex Kirby for Climate News Network Foreign demand for agricultural products worth an estimated $61 billion annually is driving up the devastating rate at which tropical forest is being…
