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'Millions at risk' as deltas sink
Most of the world's major river deltas are sinking, increasing the flood risk faced by hundreds of millions of people, scientists report. Damming and diverting rivers means that much less sediment now reaches many delta ...
Newly found species under threat in Greater Mekong
A bird-eating, fanged frog, a leopard patterned gecko and a bird that would rather walk than fly are among the 163 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region last year, which now could face extinction due to cli...
Carbon disclosure reports published
Allianz, Consolidated Edison, EMC, Reckitt Benckiser, Siemens along with BASF, Boeing and Cisco Systems were among the global corporations leading efforts to tackle climate change, according to this year's Carbon Disclos...
Public switched off by climate change, warns ippr
The UK's ability to meet challenging emissions targets is being threatened by the failure to persuade mainstream consumers to adopt lower-carbon lifestyles, warns a new report by ippr.
Mapping Natura 2000 habitats across Europe
A recent study has described a way to accurately map the distribution of different habitats across Europe. These maps contribute to the development of a Pan-European Ecological Network designed to conserve and manage the...
EPA to reconsider standards for ground–level ozone
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US has announced it would reconsider its 2008 decision setting national standards for ground-level ozone.
Global investors appeal for action on climate change
The world's largest investors � collectively managing over $13 trillion in assets � have issued a United Nations-backed call for concrete action in the fight against climate change.
European companies ahead of US on carbon disclosure
European companies outnumbered North American companies on a list of how well global corporations were disclosing their emissions of greenhouse gasses and plans to guard themselves against financial risks associated with...
Carmakers divided on carbon dioxide cuts
Carmakers reduced carbon emissions by wildly varying degrees last year with the best performers achieving four to five times larger cuts than the worst.
UK implements standard to help improve energy efficiency
A new standard published by BSI will potentially help organisations make energy cost savings and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. BS EN 16001 demonstrates how to establish the systems and processes necessary to imp...