Updates on the Global Atlas initiative - March 2013
07-24-2017
Issues & Trends
Food Trade and Self-Sufficiency | Vital Signs Online
03-08-2015
Gary Gardner
World Can Achieve Climate Goals, With All 10 Billion People Prospering
01-29-2015
Rona Fried
It can feel overwhelming and even futile when we hear targets like zero emissions by 2050, while population reaches 10 billion and the world’s economy triples in size – how can we possibly stay below 2°C temperature rise? A new tool shows it is possible to meet this goal while ensuring everyone has
Bioenergy "incompatible" with sustainable food production - study | Climate Home - climate change news
01-27-2015
Megan Darby
US scientists urge governments to scrap bioenergy subsidies, citing climate impact and clash with food crops
Nowhere To Hide From Global Forest Watch
02-24-2014
Rona Fried
There’s nowhere to hide now that Global Forest Watch has launched – citizens around the world now have all the information they need to monitor the state of the world’s forests.
Ensemble projections of future streamflow droughts in Europe
07-23-2017
Copernicus GmbH
Forzieri, G., Feyen, L., Rojas, R., Flörke, M., Wimmer, F., and Bianchi, A.
Abstract. There is growing concern in Europe about the possible rise in the severity and frequency of extreme drought events as a manifestation of climate change.
Rising sea levels are threat to ports, experts say
10-27-2013
Orange County Register
Joshua Stewart
Due to rising sea levels, storms will make it more likely that the Port of Long Beach’s wharves will be damaged, critical roads submerged and utilities harmed, bringing activity at one of the state’s economic hubs to a disruptive lurch, experts say.
Obesity worldwide: the map of the world's weight
02-18-2013
the Guardian
Ami Sedghi
Obesity is in the news again - but how does the UK compare to the rest of the world? The World Health Organisation (WHO) database contains global comparisons of overweight and obesity prevalence broken down over time.
Cassava, the lowly tuber, becomes both weapon against hunger, political prop in Nigeria
10-31-2012
Fox News
Associated Press
IBADAN, Nigeria – From this field nestled among the lush rolling hills of Nigeria's southwest, the small plants rising out the hard red dirt appear fragile, easily crushed by weather or chance.
Looks, however, are deceiving.