Researchers scale back forecast of sea level rise
2009-05-15 15:11:32
Researchers led by Jonathan L. Bamber of the University of Bristolin Britain report that the global sea level will only rise about 10 feet (3.2 meters), half the previously predicted rise, in Friday's edition of the journal Science.
Google Ocean shows the effects of climate change
2009-05-15 14:14:21
The developers of Google Ocean - built using visual satellite images, sonar waves bounced off ships and data pooled from scientists and individuals - say the it could help highlight the effects of climate change on the seas.
Marine protection declaration paves way for healthy oceans
2009-05-15 11:39:07
Finally, after two years of effort to convince the world that ocean destruction is as much important as climate change effect, the World Ocean Conference (WOC) in Indonesia ended its session by issuing the Manado Ocean Declaration (MOD) on marine environmental protection on Thursday.
Climate change should be addressed
2008-10-16 15:01:10
An energy expert with the United Nation's Samoa Office said climate change should not be viewed nor addressed as merely an environmental issue, the Islands Business online reported on Thursday.
Climate change brings health risks
2008-04-10 07:28:20
A top government health official said Wednesday that climate change is expected to have a significant impact on health in the next few decades, with certain regions of the country most vulnerable to increased health problems.
UN climate talks agree on agenda for 2009 pact
2008-04-05 13:56:53
Climate negotiators agreed on an ambitious agenda Saturday for talks they hope will lead to a historic global warming pact, overcoming a heated dispute between Japanese and developing countries how to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
World gov'ts start talks on climate change agreement
2008-03-30 14:39:46
Governments from nearly 200 countries will launch discussions Monday on forging a global warming agreement.
"Earth Hour" goes global
2008-03-30 10:06:18
People switched off lights around the world on Saturday, dimming buildings, hotels, restaurants and bars to show concern with global warming.
Global warming rushes timing of spring
2008-03-20 09:39:29
The capital's famous cherry trees are primed to burst out in a perfect pink peak about the end of this month. Thirty years ago, the trees usually waited to bloom till around April 5.
Developed countries urged to lead emissions cuts
2008-02-14 14:26:48
Delegates at a UN high-level debate on climate change Wednesday urged developed countries to take the lead in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the major contributor to global warming.
UN urges countries to move on climate change
2008-02-14 09:38:23
The UN General Assembly is urging member countries to immediately help control climate change.
Study: Sea's thermostat protects reefs
2008-02-13 15:53:18
Some coral reefs could be protected from global warming by a natural "thermostat" which regulates sea-surface temperatures in the open ocean, researchers said Wednesday.