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Climate tipping point: Global Atmospheric Methane on the rise

Submitted by takver on Fri, 08/01/2010 - 4:48pm

The concentration of methane in the atmosphere is rising, according to measurements made by the New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) at its Baring Head Station near Wellington.

Methane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas whose affect on climate is 21 times stronger than Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and is the second most important contributor to global warming behind carbon dioxide. It is produced naturally mainly by biological breakdown of organic substances in oxygen-deficient conditions, such as the digestive system of ruminant animals and the decay of plant material in swamps or landfills. It is also prevalent in fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas (which is mainly methane).

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We already gave the Danes a princess - give us back our protestor!

Submitted by takver on Thu, 31/12/2009 - 11:05am

Update Jan5,2009: Two climate prisoners released but still facing charges

Danish authorities are continuing to detain an Australian, Friends of the Earth activist Natasha Verco, for a third week since the Copenhagen climate conference. She will appear in court in Copenhagen on Monday January 4th 2010.

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Climate chaos films (free to download)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 30/12/2009 - 8:58am

Two well made and free to download films on climate chaos.

Wake Up Freak Out (12) http://www.wakeupfreakout.org

Brilliantly made and informative animation about the science of climate chaos. Also, available in many languages.

The First Wave (26m) http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/LBurke/videos/The_First_Wave.mp4/view

Unfortunately, climate change isn´t some far away thing that may happen, its happening. The First Wave’ is a documentary about the first climate change refugees.

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Queensland climate change minister spins climate destruction of Great Barrier Reef

Submitted by takver on Mon, 28/12/2009 - 4:02pm

In December Kate Jones, the Queensland Climate Change Minister, stated "Queenslanders are by per capita the highest emitters of carbon in the world." and said the Queensland Government was "committed to world action on climate change." Spoken at the Copenhagen climate talks on December 15, they illuminate the greenwashing, spin and hypocrisy that our politicians are engaging in.

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Australia coming home strongly as one of the worst climate Fossils

Submitted by takver on Fri, 18/12/2009 - 1:37pm

On Thursday Dec 17 Australia picked up a 1st place fossil award for Bullying Tuvalu and Other Small Island States. In addition it shared 2nd and 3rd place with Canada, and Japan because of our inability to even keep up with the US on long-term climate finance.

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UN leaked document verifies world heading for 3 degree plus temperatures

Submitted by takver on Fri, 18/12/2009 - 12:24pm

A leaked draft UNFCC document dated 15th December shows that current committments of emissions reductions "remain on an unsustainable pathway that could lead to concentrations equal or above 550ppm with the related temperature raise around 3 degrees C.".

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Australia collects second Fossil award over climate financing

Submitted by takver on Fri, 18/12/2009 - 3:46am

The 9th Fossil of the day award was announced with Australia as part of the Umbrella group winning 2nd place. The satirical awards are a popular event presented by Climate Action Network activists.'Fossil of The Day' awards are given to the countries who perform the worst during the past day's negotiations at UN climate change conferences. (Youtube Video)

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Australia is trying to buy off small Islands at Copenhagen climate talks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 18/12/2009 - 1:35am

Pressure is clearly building on poor countries to back down from strong climate targets here in Copenhagen. At a powerful press conference this morning, the Prime Minister of Tuvalu accused Australia of setting up a private meeting with a number of small island states and trying to bribe them into accepting the 2 degrees C target that would mean extinction for their islands.

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Climate Vandals - Alt. Country for Alt. Energy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 17/12/2009 - 7:17pm

On monday morning activists disrupted business as usual at the offices of International Power - the well known climate vandals responsible for the filthy Hazelwood coal power station, by reclaiming the swish foyer of the Rialto building, playing country music and distributing flyers. The action coincides with the UN climate talks this week in Copenhagen, where the world is watching and waiting to see if our leaders can agree on any practical solutions to climate change.

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IUCN report: Koalas threatened by climate change

Submitted by takver on Wed, 16/12/2009 - 3:13am

The Koala has been identified by the prestigous International Union for the Conservation of Nature as under threat from climate change in a new report released in Copenhagen.

The report - Species and Climate Change - focuses on 10 species, including Arctic Fox, Leatherback Turtle, Beluga Whale, Clownfish, Emperor Penguin, Quiver Tree, Ringed Seal, salmon and staghorn corals, and the Koala.

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