Increased Extreme Weather Events Predicted Due to Effect of Climate Change on the Arctic

Greenpeace

MADRID - The effects of climate change on the Arctic — including melting ice and sea level rise — may possibly alter weather patterns in the northern hemisphere. These effects could include hotter, drier summers in some areas, wetter summers in other areas, and cold, stormy winters in others, according to studies compiled by the Greenpeace Research Laboratories in the report, “What happens in the Arctic doesn't stay in the Arctic” which is published today. Story here.

Norway to 'Completely' Ban Gasoline-Powered Cars By 2025'

The Independent

Norway will ban the sale of all fossil fuel-based cars in the next decade, continuing its trend towards becoming one of the most ecologically progressive countries on the planet, according to reports. Story here.

Europe Stands Up to Monsanto - Refuses to Relicense Roundup!

AVAAZ

A "crop-duster" at work in Canada, where no such ban exists. PinP photo.

Europe just took an extraordinary vote, refusing to grant Monsanto a license for its main product and cornerstone of its empire - the cancer-linked weed killer glyphosate. Story here.

Here's What The Science Really Says About Fort McMurray

NATIONAL OBSERVER

Canada’s well-above-average wildfire activity of the past few years can be linked to manmade climate change.  Story here.

Malawi’s Drought Leaves Millions High and Dry

INTER PRESS SERVICE

Almost half of the country’s population is facing hunger this year due to no or low harvests, resulting from the effects of El Nino which hit most parts of the southern and northern regions late last year. Story here.

35% of Northern and Central Great Barrier Reef Is Dead or Dying

EcoWatch

According to Australian scientists, more than a third of the central and northern Great Barrier Reef has died as a result of mass bleaching in the last three months. Story here.