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1. Pension funds 'at risk' over climate change financial impact advice.

Author

George, Martin

Subjects
*PENSION trusts, *CLIMATE change, *INVESTMENT advisors, *ADVICE, *GLOBAL warming, *FREEDOM of information
Abstract

The article informs about at council pension funds are facing risks due to investment consultants using flawed economic research that downplays the financial impact of climate change, according to a report from Carbon Tracker. Topic include The research reveals that economic papers often overlook climate 'tipping points,' and this underestimation of climate risk parallels previous failures to understand financial risk in the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis.

Published
2023

3. Climate Change: The Health of a Planet in Peril.

Author

Knight, C.Gregory

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

The article presents reviews of the books "A History of the Science and Politics of Climate Change: The Role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change," by Bert Bolin, "Science as a Contact Sport: Inside the Battle to Save the Earth's Climate," by Stephen Schneider and "The Hot Topic: What We Can Do About Global Warming," by Gabrielle Walker and Sir David King.

Published
2010
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6. CONDUCTORES DE IMPACTO.

Subjects
*FOOD packaging & the environment, *PACKAGING industry, *PACKAGING & the environment, *PAPERBOARD industry, *CARBON dioxide mitigation, *CONSERVATION of natural resources, *CLIMATE change, *GLOBAL warming, *INDUSTRY & the environment
Abstract

Se informa que el impacto medioambiental de los empaques de cartón se reduce en Europa. En particular, se encuentra que la emisión de CO2 y el consumo de recursos naturales a lo largo del ciclo de vida de los empaques se disminuyen en hasta 60%. Se afirma que limitar el impacto de los empaques es importante en el contexto del cambio climático y la sostenibilidad.

Published
2009

7. Perception Is Not a Science.

Author

Peltier, Robert

Subjects
*CLIMATE change, *GLOBAL warming, *GREENHOUSE effect
Abstract

In this article the author discusses the invention and work of James Hansen, a senior National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) scientist and long-time global warming apologist. The author states that he is the first who achieved notoriety for describing the catastrophic effects of anthropogenic climate change. The author further discusses the paper "Perceptions of Climate Change" released by Hansen.

Published
2012

9. HUMANS INCREASE MOISTURE CONTENT OF ATMOSPHERE.

Subjects
*GLOBAL warming, *GLOBAL temperature changes, *MOISTURE, *ATMOSPHERE, *CLIMATE change
Abstract

The article reports that a paper published online in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Science" has showed that global warming is elevating the moisture content of the atmosphere. According to lead author Benjamin Santer, the vapor content in each square-meter column of atmosphere has increased since 1988 by 0.41 kg per decade.

Published
2007

15. Climate Change: Our Responsibility.

Subjects
DVD-Video discs, EDUCATIONAL films, CLIMATE change, GLOBAL warming, CLIMATOLOGY
Abstract

A review of the DVD release of the educational video "Climate Change: Our Responsibility."

Published
2008