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French Oil Company Total ‘Knew About Global Warming Impact in 1971’, Study Finds

DeSmogBlog

French oil giant Total knew that its fossil fuel extraction could contribute to global warming as early as 1971 but stayed silent about it until 1988, according to a new study. Emissions from fossil fuels are the primary cause of global warming, according to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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Two new studies inform outlook on scaling of carbon removal technologies

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However, according to new studies led by Gregory Nemet, a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, these technologies need to develop faster to meet policy targets aimed at limiting global warming.

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IPCC: ‘Limiting global warming will require major transitions in the energy sector’

Smart Energy International

The report examines the sources of global emissions, explains developments in emissions reduction and mitigation efforts and assesses the impact of national climate pledges. One of the report’s key findings is that limiting global warming will require major transitions in the energy sector. C is beyond reach.

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Oil Sands Companies Are ‘Distorting Public Information’ on Google, Expert Says

DeSmogBlog

That means that when people went on Google seeking information about global temperature rise or federal climate policy, one of the first links that appeared was the website for the Pathways Alliance, a group whose members account for 95 percent of oil sands production.

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Earth911 Reader: Reassessing Environmental Impacts & Evolution Can’t Keep Up With Global Warming

AGreenLiving

We keep an eye on the news for useful information … The post Earth911 Reader: Reassessing Environmental Impacts & Evolution Can’t Keep Up With Global Warming appeared first on Earth 911.

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Cod are disappearing due to global warming

AGreenLiving

According to new research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology , global warming may cause a decline in cod populations. Cod thrive in cool water, and global warming pushes the species to the brink of extinction. See original here: Cod are disappearing due to global warming.

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Adapting to 4C of global warming

Business Green

Emma Howard Boyd's speech to the Committee on Climate Change's Adapting to 3C+ of global warming conference. Here in England, the Environment Agency has been criticised for saying we are helping the country prepare for 4 degrees of global warming. Today's conference feels like an appropriate place to address that. -.