Climate change: It’s even worse than we thought – New Scientist

Five years ago, the last report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change painted a gloomy picture of our planet’s future. As climate scientists gather evidence for the next report, due in 2014, Michael Le Page gives seven reasons why things are looking even grimmer

New Scientist Special Report: 7 Reasons Climate Change Is ‘Even Worse Than We Thought’ Climate change: It’s even worse than we thought – New Scientist.

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New low carbon TINA reports

New low carbon Technology Innovation Needs Assessment reports for homes, buildings and industry launched

16/11/2012
The role that new low carbon technologies can play in helping the UK meet its targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and moving towards a green economy have been highlighted today with the publication of three in-depth reports into core areas of innovation..

Read reports
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/newsevents/news/2012/Pages/lowcarbontina.aspx

REPORT: Turn Down the Heat (The World Bank)

TURN DOWN THE HEAT: WHY A 4°C WARMER WORLD MUST BE AVOIDED

The report warns that the world will heat up by 4 degrees at the end of the century if the global community fails to act on climate change.

WHY A 4°C WARMER WORLD MUST BE AVOIDED

Read the +4°C REPORT (24 pages)
http://climatechange.worldbank.org/sites/default/files/Turn_Down_the_Heat_Executive_Summary_English.pdf

Download the full +4°C REPORT (106 pages)
http://climatechange.worldbank.org/sites/default/files/Turn_Down_the_heat_Why_a_4_degree_centrigrade_warmer_world_must_be_avoided.pdf

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS BROCHURE 2012 / READING UNI

Professor Nigel Arnell (Walker Institute for Climate System Research / University of Reading), engaged us at the Reading Climate Change Strategy Consultation Launch to understand more about our Changing Climate

The Institute´s research aims to understand and improve predictions of the risks and opportunities from our changing climate and you can see a selection of our research here.

Changing Climate

Download the Research Highlights brochure 2012 via the link;
http://www.walker-institute.ac.uk/publications/brochures/

Dear CO2 businesses of the Thames Valley Berkshire

We offer to you a channel where members of TVBLEP, The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group and enterprises can discuss and take part in a Business lead and driven agenda to adapt Climate Change Strategy for the Reading area.

With only 4 weeks until ending of the RBC consultations we decided to set up a LinkedIn conference group based on to provide an arena for feedback of views to the new Reading Climate Change Partnership Strategy.

We have set up this LinkedIn conference group TVB_ClimateChallenge piggy backing RCCP:s Draft Climate Change Strategy for Reading 2013-2020 to assess “best practices” initiatives for carbon footprint reduction, meeting local needs in the Thames Valley. This not only represents excellent opportunities for business – but also a chance for the Thames Valley to lead the field and influence in national sustainable policies. We invite your invitation and participation and wish for your support of the TVB_ClimateChallenge.

We see the importance of a business forum for input from all members of businesses and SME: s in the Thames Valley Berkshire since the Climate Change Strategy will affect us all for coming generations, which is one good reason why we suggest that TVB should have this green agenda as well, – Green business networking in the Clean-tech area with feedback of views to the new Climate Change Strategy for Reading and Berkshire, 2013 to 2020.

It’s an excellent opportunity for the businesses to embrace knowledge and bring value to the region by presenting wise green solutions / advise in companion ship with the local council regarding investments and taxes. Maybe also Reading / Thames Valley Berkshire Climate Development can become an EcoGameMaker for green jobs.

Rather than waiting for legislation. Think about what impact businesses and local government can make together meeting and exceeding set carbon targets.

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Team TVB_ClimateChallenge
Carl & David