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Climate change fuelled development of early humans

Climate change fuelled development of early humans

21 May 2013 18:51 - AFP
Early humans in SA progressed in wetter weather, says a study, comparing the archaeological record of man's evolution with that of climate change.
No funding coal-de-sac for Europe

No funding coal-de-sac for Europe

17 May 2013 00:00 - Terry Macalister
An influential bank has decided to continue funding new high-carbon energy projects in Europe.
Little research rejects human-driven climate change theory

Little research rejects human-driven climate change theory

16 May 2013 13:58 - Sipho Kings
Only 0.7% of 4 000 papers published on the causes of climate change in the last two decades reject the idea that humans are driving climate change.
No time for change in a warming world

Slideshow | No time for change in a warming world

16 May 2013 14:39
North America's first climate refugees and threatened polar bears are the result of carbon dioxide levels at its highest in two-million years.
Rise in carbon level reaches two-million-year high

Rise in carbon level reaches two-million-year high

14 May 2013 09:02 - Sipho Kings
Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have hit 400 parts per million, a level not seen in two-million years.
Study: Climate change wiped out Australia's giant beasts

Study: Climate change wiped out Australia's giant beasts

07 May 2013 12:00 - Sapa-AFP
Gigantic animals that once roamed Australia were mostly extinct by the time humans arrived, a new study has shown.
The market is no friend to nature

The market is no friend to nature

26 Apr 2013 10:34 - George Monbiot
In other ages, states sought to seize as much power as they could. Today, the self-hating state renounces its powers.
Climate change pause exposes gaps in scientists' theories

Climate change pause exposes gaps in scientists' theories

16 Apr 2013 11:45 - Alister Doyle
Scientists are struggling to explain a slowdown in climate change that defies a rise in global greenhouse gas emissions.
Activists call for North Pole oil drilling to end

Activists call for North Pole oil drilling to end

15 Apr 2013 11:40 - AFP
Activists have planted a flag at the North Pole along with signatures calling for the Arctic to be declared a sanctuary protected from oil drilling.
Australia's severe weather to intensify, says report

Australia's severe weather to intensify, says report

03 Apr 2013 10:50 - Damian Carrington
The heatwaves, flooding and bush fires striking Australia have already been intensified by climate change and are set to get worse, says a new report.
Our Earth: Switching off for change

Our Earth: Switching off for change

23 Mar 2013 19:42 - Madeleine Coorey
Landmarks and skylines were plunged into darkness as lights around the world were switched off for 'Earth Hour' to raise awareness of climate change.
Climate change: Short-term thinking costs us the future

Climate change: Short-term thinking costs us the future

14 Mar 2013 13:12 - Sipho Kings
Short-termism is pushing the world towards a 2C temperature increase by 2050. Humans will have to adapt on the go, constantly repairing damage.
Investors gamble by ignoring climate constraints

Investors gamble by ignoring climate constraints

21 Jan 2013 21:39 - Sipho Kings
Actuarial scientists could lead the world's economies down a catastrophic path if they ignore future resource constraints, driven by climate change.
2012 shown to be hottest year for United States

2012 shown to be hottest year for United States

09 Jan 2013 11:26 - Guardian Reporter
Temperatures in the United States have reached record levels, making 2012 the hottest year to date.
Stop pretending there is a debate over climate change

Stop pretending there is a debate over climate change

08 Jan 2013 11:56 - Sipho Kings
The debate over whether humans are driving climate change should be over. We need to start talking about adapting to this change, writes Sipho Kings.
Looking back on the environment in 2012

Looking back on the environment in 2012

02 Jan 2013 09:20 - Sipho Kings
Last year provided a wealth of meetings and conferences with minimal outcomes, while catastrophes continued to show how the climate is changing.
COP 18 talks go into extra time

COP 18 talks go into extra time

08 Dec 2012 09:10 - Sapa-AFP
The UN climate talks in Doha have yet to produce a deal the day after their scheduled close, with negotiators locked in a stand-off about funding.
What does it mean to be sustainable in a climate-changed world?

What does it mean to be sustainable in a climate-changed world?

07 Dec 2012 14:36 - Alec Joubert
Adaptation is woefully lacking among South African businesses as the scale of climate change impact grows, writes Dr Alec Joubert.
Global change: Delivering on Earth's promise

Global change: Delivering on Earth's promise

07 Dec 2012 11:53 - Mark Swilling
If the world wants to survive the global crisis, it needs renewable energy and green-tech solutions, says Mark Swilling.

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