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Editorial

Climate talks continue in Ghana Aug 27, 2008

Deforestation and sectoral approach prove key areas for discussion.

Talking Point

Satellites keep tabs on the environment Aug 5, 2008

Satellite images can supply visual proof of environmental damage caused by man, such as changes in deer habitat use caused by oil and gas drilling and the sediment plumes thrown up by fishing trawlers, says John Amos of SkyTruth.

Sustainable Futures

Earth satellite observations inform energy policy Aug 27, 2008

Weather and climate data help renewables planning.

Tropical biofuels look bad even in the future Aug 21, 2008 1 comment

Tomorrow’s better crop yields or second generation biofuel technologies won’t counteract effect of releasing carbon stored in rainforest.

Is CCS technology ready for the challenge? Aug 18, 2008 1 comment

Support for carbon capture technology from non-governmental organizations appears to depend on their funding sources.

Solar dish scales down Aug 14, 2008 1 comment

Reduced size offers lower costs for creating steam.

Putting wave energy to work Aug 12, 2008

Manufacture of Orecon's multi-resonant chamber system is due next year.

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Research Highlights

Elephant seals reveal sea ice formation rates Aug 26, 2008

Sensor-carrying mammals access hard to reach sub-ice areas of the Southern Ocean.

Climate change increases risk of frost damage Aug 22, 2008

Despite rising temperatures, increase in spread of temperature values could cause harm.

Tropical rivers enhance carbon sequestration Aug 20, 2008

Bacteria in surface plumes play essential role.

Satellites show rainfall rise could soar Aug 20, 2008

Climate models appear to underestimate precipitation increases due to global warming.

Plants emit methane even in presence of oxygen Aug 15, 2008

Result could have implications for climate models.

How real clouds respond to aerosols Aug 13, 2008

Satellite observations help scientists to model effects on climate.

Phytoplankton will take time to respond to climate change Aug 11, 2008

Natural climate variability could mask effects for 30 years or so.

Climate change could shut down power stations Aug 7, 2008

Researchers assess impacts of reduced supply of cooling water from rivers.

Warming of Indian Ocean threatens food supply Aug 5, 2008

Declines in rainfall in eastern and southern Africa during growing season are hampering agriculture.

Disappearing sea ice exposes ocean floor to iceberg damage Aug 1, 2008

Antarctic biodiversity at risk from “ice scour” as climate change progresses