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More damaging stormy weather for Europe

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Environment UK lightningEurope is likely to be hit by more violent winter storms in the future. Now a new study into the effects of climate change has found out why.

A weakening of the warm North Atlantic ocean current, the Meridional Overturning Circulation, during the next century has already been predicted by climate scientists, with suggestions it could lead to colder sea temperatures and reduced warming in Britain.

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Death threats, intimidation and abuse: climate change scientist Michael E. Mann counts the cost of honesty

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Environment UK US physicist and climatolResearch by Michael E. Mann confirmed the reality of global warming. Little did he know that it would also expose him to a vicious hate campaign

The scientist who has borne the full brunt of attacks by climate change deniers, including death threats and accusations of misappropriating funds, is set to hit back.

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MSPs in 'world first' climate event

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Environment UK climate changeMSPs have held what was said to be the world's first parliamentary debate on climate justice.

The concept of climate justice highlights the unequal impact that rising carbon emissions and associated climate change has on poorer countries.

During the debate, Environment and Climate Change Minister Stewart Stevenson announced the launch of a "climate justice fund" this spring in response to the impact of climate change on the world's poorest communities.

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Climate Change Commission for Wales report says green progress 'must be accelerated'

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peter-daviesWales must prioritise low-carbon technology development and green investment even in tough economic times, a wide-ranging environmental report has warned.

The first annual Climate Change Commission for Wales report published today said Wales was “well placed to play a leading role” in the development of a global low-carbon economy but that the Welsh Government faced a number of key challenges that required “urgent and collective action”.

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UK government launches Green Deal skills partnership

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roof insulationUK Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has launched a new partnership this week to ensure that private firms have the right skills to deliver the Green Deal amid widespread concerns that the scheme is flawed.

The Green Deal Skills Alliance (GDSA), which brings together three skills organisations – Asset Skills, ConstructionSkills and SummitSkills, will create training and accreditation for the energy assessment, advice and installation workforce.

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