Archive for January, 2006

Data on Ancient Climate Change

Thursday, January 5th, 2006

From the SBS world news service in Australia: Data on Ancient Climate Change
A new study has revealed that an extraordinary burst of global warming that took place around 55 million years ago dramatically reversed the world’s pattern of ocean currents, adding weight to modern concerns over climate change.
The research, produced by scientists at Scripps Institution [...]

Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs signs Agreement with Thai Farmers on Purchase of Carbon Credits

Thursday, January 5th, 2006

Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs signs Agreement with Thai Farmers on Purchase of Carbon Credits
H.E. Ulrik Helweg-Larsen, Danish Ambassador to Thailand, has on behalf of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed an agreement with a group of Thai pig farmers on purchase of carbon credits.
Carbon credits are traded as part of the international Clean [...]

2005 hottest year on record.

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006

From the ABC News (Australia) 2005 hottest year on record.
Federal Environment Minister Ian Campbell says new data showing 2005 was Australia’s hottest year on record is further evidence of climate change.
The Bureau of Meteorology is releasing figures today showing the average temperature last year was 22.89 degrees.
It is the highest average temperature in Australia since [...]