Copenhagen updates


Posted on 18 December 2009

Click here for the latest on the Copenhagen climate talks 

The response of WWF to the European Council in Brussels


Posted on 13 December 2009

WWF Statement on behalf of Jason Anderson, Head of EU Climate and
Energy Policy, WWF European Policy Office, in reaction to the European
Council held in Brussels on 10-11 December 2009

"The European Council has missed a great opportunity to move forward
on emissions reductions targets, and to inspire real progress in the
final, crucial week of negotiations in Copenhagen. This is extremely
disappointing. The EU has always tried to position itself as a leader

The CLAVIER (Climate Change and Variability: Impact on Central and Eastern Europe) is a 3 year Specific Targeted Research Project (2006 - 2009) under the Thematic Sub-Priority "Global Change and Ecosystems"


Posted on 05 December 2009

 

Bluelink.net
 
1. 6. 2007
 
The nations in central and eastern Europe (CEE) face triple challenges of the ongoing economic an political transition, continuing vulnerability to environmental hazards, and longer term impacts of global climate change. The overall aim of the project is to make a contribution to successfully cope with these challenges. 

Global warming jeopardizes human health, scientists claim


Posted on 05 December 2009

 

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9. 2. 2006
 
According to The British Lancet medical journal, we can expect human health risks to rise along with the progression of global warming.
 
Changes in sea level, rainfall, humidity and winds will increase death rates due to heat waves, infectious diseases, allergies, cholera, and starvation due to failing crops.