Climate Change (2007)Arctic Climate ChangeClimate Change (2001)Energy TechnologiesForests & EnergyBiofuelsCO2 Capture & Storage
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Climate change

In recent years, scientific research and knowledge on climate change have progressed substantially, confirming that the current warming of the Earth's climate is very likely due to human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels.

What is the state of knowledge on climate change?

Milestone Reports on Climate Change
Digest published under the authority of the GreenFacts Scientific BoardClimate Change 2007 Update (IPCC)
Climate Change (2007)

In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reassessed the state of knowledge in its 4th assessment report (4AR).

Clearly, the Earth’s warming is already having measurable consequences and future impacts are expected to be wide-ranging and costly.

How can we adapt to those changes? Is it possible to limit the extent of climate change and its impacts through mitigation efforts? More...

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Digest published under the authority of the GreenFacts Scientific BoardArctic Climate Change (ACIA)
Arctic Climate Change

In 2005, the international project Arctic Climate Impact Assessment was completed by the Arctic Council and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC).

Arctic climate is now warming rapidly and much larger changes are foreseen.

How had the climate changed in the Arctic so far, and what future changes are expected? How will arctic climate change affect the rest of the planet? More...

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Digest published under the authority of the GreenFacts Scientific BoardClimate Change 2001 Assessment (IPCC)
Climate Change (2001)

In 2001, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessed the state of knowledge in its groundbreaking Third Assessment report (TAR).

What was already known in 2001? More...

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Mitigation of climate change
Digest published under the authority of the GreenFacts Scientific BoardEnergy Technologies Scenarios to 2050 (IEA)
Energy Technologies

The growing use of energy that underlies current economic growth puts unsustainable pressure on natural resources and on the environment.

What options do we have for switching to a cleaner and more efficient energy future? How much will it cost? And what policies could achieve this? More...

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Digest published under the authority of the GreenFacts Scientific BoardForests & Energy (FAO)
Forests & Energy

In coming years, the world’s energy consumption is expected to increase dramatically. While fossil fuels will remain an important source of energy, renewable energies will also gain importance. Could biofuels derived from forests help meet the energy demand? More...

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Digest published under the authority of the GreenFacts Scientific BoardLiquid Biofuels for Transport Prospects, risks and opportunities (FAO)
Biofuels

Serious questions are being raised about the environmental impacts of producing liquid biofuels for transport, the costs of policies to promote them and their possible unintended consequences.

What could be the future role of biofuels for agriculture, food security and climate change? More...

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Digest published under the authority of the GreenFacts Scientific BoardCO2 Capture and Storage (IPCC)
CO2 Capture & Storage

One possible option for reducing CO2 emissions is to store it underground. This technique is called Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS).

How does it work? Could it really help addressing climate change?

The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provides answers in a special report. More...

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