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Global warming ‘will bring more Atlantic hurricane storm surges’

Extreme storm events of the magnitude of Hurricane Katrina will occur more frequently because of climate change, according to a new study. The research concluded that the threat from hurricane-induced storm surges in the Atlantic will increase significantly as global temperatures rise. Storm surges are localised increases in sea level, brought about by hurricanes, which [...]

Adapting Business to Climate Change

With global warming becoming a more prevalent issue and more global mitigation efforts and agreements faltering, it is important that businesses, as well as governments, consider how the changing physical environment and low-carbon paradigm may impact them, and crucially, how they can adapt. The UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs1 found that globally, [...]

Climate ‘brings opportunities and threats to the Pacific’

Climate change will bring both big opportunities and threats to the fish-dependent nations of the Pacific, international scientists say. While the coral reef fisheries of Pacific islands are likely to take a major hit from warming and ocean acidification, there is potential for well-managed tuna stocks to grow, improving both national food security and economic [...]