Der Antarktische Eisschild hat zum Ende der letzten Eiszeit in kurzer Zeit sehr viel Eis verloren und damit den Meeresspiegel weltweit rasant um mehrere Meter ansteigen lassen.
Meteorologische Ähnlichkeiten und Unterschiede der Überschwemmungen auf dem Balkan im Mai 2014 und dem Hochwasser in Deutschland im Juni 2013.
Der Klimawandel könnte die Wirtschaft in Europa um das Jahr 2080 mit mindestens 190 Milliarden Euro pro Jahr belasten.
The reasons behind this increase are complex, and several recent studies show that scientists are still trying to understand them.
An Australian-led research team found that sea levels may rise much faster than previously predicted by models, because changes by disruptive westerly winds, weren't taken into account.
Low-carbon energy and energy efficiency investments of about 1.1 trillion annually are required, to meet the emissions reduction targets to keep the world below 2°C.
A rapidly melting section of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet appears to be in an irreversible state of decline, with nothing to stop the glaciers in this area from melting into the sea.
DeSmog Canada published a stunning series of aerial photos from Canada Alberta, showing how tar sands are developed.
Excerpt from a speech to the League of Conservation Voters, June 25,2014.
