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A second chance to save the climate
The latest data on the climate suggests it will warm slightly less, and more slowly, than expected – giving us a chance to avoid the worst effects . »Seas will rise no more than 69 centimetres by 2100
A comprehensive study of the behaviour of ice sheets in a warming world suggests that the ocean will rise less than feared this century. »Climate's role in US droughts is under scrutiny
Controversy over whether climate change was to blame for the Midwest drought highlights the need for better ways to assess the causes of extreme weather . »New US education standards put climate in spotlight
For the first time, national-level guidelines include climate science as a key topic for children to learn – but they are not enforceable . »Sea urchins evolving to cope with ocean acidification
Marine animals are expected to suffer as atmospheric carbon dioxide makes the oceans more acidic – but some species are proving surprisingly adaptable . »It's time we sorted out climate 'blips'
The promise to fill the gap between short-term weather forecasts and long-term climate predictions is still unfulfilled. Let's change that. »Antarctic ice grows as climate warms
Counter-intuitively, global warming may be cooling the surface waters of the Southern Ocean, increasing the extent of Antarctic ice. »Fracking could cut carbon emissions… in the short term
A new report says ditching coal for gas from fracking can help the UK meet carbon targets at first, but then new tech is a must to cut emissions from gas. »Humanitarian disaster blamed on climate change
The failure of a rainy season, which put thousands of people at risk of starvation, was made more likely by our greenhouse gas emissions. »Major methane release is almost inevitable
A global temperature rise of just 1.5 °C destroyed much of Siberia's permafrost, suggesting that large-scale melting is just around the corner. »Wiping out top predators messes up the climate
It isn't just the food chain that is disrupted when creatures at the top die out – so are mechanisms that keep carbon dioxide emissions down. »How Obama will deliver his climate promise
The US is set to meet – and maybe exceed – Obama's pledge to cut US emissions by 17 per cent, which could give a boost to international climate talks. »Climate change blamed for Australia's extreme weather
Floods have hit the east coast of Australia before recent bush fires have been put out, giving people a taste of climate change's possible consequences. »Davos: Persuading big business to act on climate change
A new report argues that private-sector investment could limit rise in temperature – as long as governments can encourage businesses to step up. »Nations are taking action on climate change
Global talks may founder, but 32 of 33 major economies have now passed legislation to combat climate change or improve energy efficiency. »Benefits of emissions cuts kick in only next century
Even rapid action now to curb emissions will bring only modest results this century, but the earlier we act, the greater the eventual rewards. »A climate of cautious prediction
Most climate predictions err on the side of least drama, so extreme projections are often closer to reality. »Sea level rise could lead to cooler, stormier planet
If sea level rises significantly due to global warming, chilled seas caused by melting icebergs might temporarily cool the planet's surface. »Has global warming ground to a halt?
Headlines say that global warming is at a standstill. Climate sceptics are crowing, but the UK Met Office says the outlook is unchanged. What is going on? »2013 Smart Guide: Arctic melt will spark weird weather
Melting, rather than warming, will be the big climate issue of 2013 as we head to the next Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change assessment. »Most popular
24 May, 15:20, guardian - Analysis shows royals crowding out coverage of global warming, as Prince Charles makes his strongest climate warning yet. Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, made one of his strongest speeches yet on the dangers of a warming planet when he warned this month that climate change is "the greatest risk we have ever faced". More »
20 May, 19:31, guardian - Wouldn't it be nice to live in a world where armchair experts gave up fighting over whether climate change is occurring? This spring, I began receiving calls and emails from colleagues about a strange little book that was mailed to environmental science professors around the country. This was a big mailing, in total, a reported 100,000 copies were sent out. More »
22 May, 19:00, guardian - Nation's first trading scheme in the southern city of Shenzhen will cover 638 companies when it begins next month. China has unveiled details of its first pilot carbon-trading programme, which will begin next month in the southern city of Shenzhen. More »
23 May, 10:50, guardian - Committee on Climate Change says the sooner the UK invests in low-carbon power generation the cheaper it will be. Investing in new renewable power generation, rather than a "dash for gas", will be the lower-cost option for keeping the lights on while cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the government's climate change watchdog has said. More »
24 May, 02:10, physorg - Ocean measurements taken more than 135 years ago during the scientific expedition of HMS Challenger have provided further confirmation of human-produced global warming over the past century. More »
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