Arctic wintertime sea ice extent is among lowest on record
Sea ice in the Arctic grew to its annual maximum extent last week, and joined 2015, 2016 and 2017 as the four lowest maximum...
Global warming has increased the chances of snow avalanches in the Western Himalayas, study...
March 22nd, 2018
Global warming has increased the chances of snow avalanches in the Western Himalayas, according to a new study.
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Addressing climate change and invasive species a priority across British Isles, says British-Irish Council
23rd March 2018
Addressing the immediate and long-term risks and impacts of climate change must be a priority for priority for all Governments in the British...
Taking the pulse of greenhouse gases
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NASA begins latest airborne Arctic ice survey
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Sick of Plastic Campaign calls for day of action against supermarket packaging
March 23rd, 2018
Environmental campaigners call on the public to join them next month in a day of active protest against excessive supermarket plastic packaging.
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$1.3 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill Passes After GOP Drops Anti-Environment Riders
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Hurricane Harvey’s Toxic Impact Runs Deeper than Public Was Told
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Congress Poised to Approve $15 Million for Village Relocation in Alaska
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