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03 11 2020 | 08:21

Climate crisis: Plumes of methane stretching ‘hundreds of kilometres’ rising from Arctic seabed.

First documented evidence of large-scale release of potent greenhouse gas from region may have ‘serious climate consequences’ Scientists have found alarming new evidence that large quantities of…

03 11 2020 | 08:14

Climate change: Better warning systems needed for extreme weather - UN

A new UN report says the world needs to rapidly raise investment in early warning systems for extreme weather events. Over the past 50 years, recorded disasters have increased five-fold, thanks in…

03 11 2020 | 08:02

This White Paint Could Reduce the Need for Air Conditioning.

What if paint could cool off a building enough to not need air conditioning? Purdue University engineers have created white paint that can keep surfaces up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than their…

03 11 2020 | 07:54

Nine insect-eating bird species in Amazon in sharp decline, scientists find.

Paper suggests climate crisis reducing insects in lowlands and central jungle, as fruit-eaters not affected Bird species are in decline even in the remote parts of the Amazon, far from human…

03 11 2020 | 07:50

Small increases in air pollution linked to rise in depression, finds study.

Exclusive: Cutting pollution levels may help to reduce rates of mental health problems, say scientists Small increases in people’s exposure to air pollution are linked to significant rises in…

03 11 2020 | 07:50

Coral reef taller than Empire State Building is first discovered in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef for 120 years.

It makes a total of eight tall detached reefs in the area, including at​ ​Raine Island, home to the world’s most important green sea turtle nesting area A vast, detached coral reef has been…

03 11 2020 | 07:39

Designing batteries for easier recycling could avert a looming e-waste crisis.

As concern mounts over the impacts of climate change, many experts are calling for greater use of electricity as a substitute for fossil fuels. Powered by advancements in battery technology, the…

02 11 2020 | 16:13

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02 11 2020 | 14:57

JOB VACANCIES: Deadline 30 November 2020 - Ocean Modeler, CCMC

Organization:Foundation Euro-Mediterrenean Center on Climate Change (CCMC) Position:Ocean Modeler Duty Station:Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy Deadline for Application:30 November 2020

02 11 2020 | 14:50

JOB VACANCIES: Deadline 8 December 2020 - Chief Technical Advisor, REMA

Organization:Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Position:Chief Technical Advisor Duty Station:Home based with travel to Rwanda Deadline for Application:8 December 2020

02 11 2020 | 14:46

JOB VACANCIES: Deadline 25 November 2020 -International Consultant, Downscaling Climate Projections, REMA

Organization:Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Position:International Consultant, Downscaling Climate Projections Duty Station:Home based with travel to Rwanda Deadline for…

02 11 2020 | 14:41

JOB VACANCIES: Deadline 23 November 2020 - Consultant on Public Expenditure, REMA

Organization:Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Position:Consultant on Public Expenditure Duty Station:Home based with travel to Rwanda Deadline for Application:23 November 2020

02 11 2020 | 14:37

JOB VACANCIES: Deadline 16 November 2020 - Capacity Building Fund Management Consultant, Forest Protection Fund, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Lao PDR

Organization:Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Lao PDR  Position:Capacity Building Fund Management Consultant - Forest Protection Fund Duty Station:Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic…

02 11 2020 | 14:33

JOB VACANCIES: Deadline 9 November 2020 - Climate Change Job Vacancy: Technical Advisor, Urbanization and Economic Recovery, UN-Habitat

Organization:UN-Habitat Position:Technical Advisor - Urbanization and Economic Recovery Duty Station:Kigali, Rwanda Deadline for Application:9 November 2020 Term:6 months Experience Requirements…

02 11 2020 | 10:34

Russia rules out cutting fossil fuel production in next few decades.

Energy minister says Moscow will also focus on clean-burning hydrogen and carbon capture. Russia has no plans to rein in its production of fossil fuels in the coming decades despite the global…

02 11 2020 | 10:04

ExxonMobil warns of $30bn writedown of shale assets amid energy price slump.

Announcement follows record quarterly loss of $680m, its third quarterly deficit in a row. ExxonMobil has warned it may write down the value of its US shale assets by up to $30bn (£23.2bn) following…

02 11 2020 | 08:58

Trump’s denial of climate change represents worse threat to humanity than Hitler, says activist Noam Chomsky.

Noam Chomsky is not in the mood for holding back. The celebrated linguist and media critic watches the world approaching a US election whose outcome he believes could send the planet hurtling…

02 11 2020 | 08:54

2020 Polls: Almost half of Americans want to transition from fossil fuels as majority say time is running out to save planet

Exclusive: Three out of five voters agree that ‘the fires on the West Coast should make us redouble our efforts to reverse climate change’ The majority of people think that time is running out to…

02 11 2020 | 07:56

Deluged by floods, America’s ‘oldest city' struggles to save landmarks from climate crisis.

St Augustine, Florida, was founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers. Flooding has been a threat for centuries and is worsening with rising tides. The holiday season in St Augustine, Florida, is…

02 11 2020 | 07:52

Aggressive push to 100% renewable energy could save Americans billions – study.

As much as $321bn could be saved with complete switch to clean energy sources, Rewiring America analysis finds. An aggressive push towards 100% renewable energy would save Americans as much as $…