Heavy snow slightly disrupts transport of Tokyo Capital region

Heavy snow has been blanketing much of Tokyo Capital region since late night Monday, and the 4- centimeter snow slightly disrupted the transport in Tokyo.

U.S., Russia to conduct joint inspection in Antarctica

The United States and Russian will send a joint team to inspect foreign stations, installations and equipment in Antarctica pursuant to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and its Environmental Protocol from January 23 to January 28, the U.S. State Department announced Saturday

Vaclav Havel and a Climate for ‘Freedom’

But on many aspects of life, including climate change, the newly deceased ex-Czech President Vaclav Havel and his successor, Vaclav Klaus, take very different tacks.

Global environmental organization says rich countries should do more to fight climate change

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Monday urged developed countries to take more actions to tackle global climate change

Study finds new sensitivity of Climate C02

Recalling the perils of single-study syndrome, it’s still important to note a new study that appears to go a long way toward narrowing the extent of possible warming projected well into this century from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Eric Berger of the Houston Chronicle describes the research, published today in Science.

Climate change threatens South African farmers

Climate change and erratic weather patterns are a major threat to South Africa’s farmers, Business Day newspaper in Johannesburg reported on Monday, ahead of the Nov.28 ¨CDec.9 United Nations climate change summit in Durban.

Temperatures to drop across China

Temperatures are expected to drop in most parts of the country over the next three days as the cold wave still lingers, China’s meteorological authorities said Sunday.

Canada Working to Address Emissions from Heavy-duty Vehicles

Today, the Honorable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister, released a consultation paper on the development of proposed regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles. Canada and the United States are taking a common North American approach and Canada intends to implement regulations with the 2014 model year in alignment with the United States.

Three million Afghans face hunger as winter looms: aid groups

Up to three million people in Afghanistan are facing hunger, malnutrition and disease after a severe drought wiped out their crops and extreme winter weather risks cutting off their access to vital food aid, a group of aid agencies warned Friday.

Extreme weather to worsen with climate change: IPCC

An increase in heat waves is almost certain, while heavier rainfall, more floods, stronger cyclones, landslides and more intense droughts are likely across the globe this century as the Earth’s climate warms, U.N. scientists said on Friday.

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