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Google Climate Map Highlights Impact of 4C Temperature Rise
Google has this week released an interactive tool layering climate data over Google Earth maps to illustrate the specific impacts a temperature rise of 4C would have on the planet.
World heads for 4ºC temperature rise
Studies have predicted that the world is headed for a 4ºC temperature rise
Water crisis grips Darfur
Darfur is in the grip of another devastating drought
Climate Protesters Face Charges
Nine climate protesters are in court in Aberdeen this week accused of causing a breach of the peace, fear and alarm and vandalism after breaking through an airport’s perimeter fence last year.
Climate change payment urged
Expert calls for climate change charge.
Government flood plans
Kenyan government plans for disaster.
Green plans in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is keen to face the impact of climate change.
Kenya 'to control poaching'
The Kenyan government 'needs to control poaching'.
Sudan talks climate change
Sudan is looking at ways to adapt to climate change.
Floods 'damage' Zambia
Floods in Zambia have proven destructive.
Nepal bird flu fears
Bird flu has been detected in parts of Nepal.
Meat 'causes climate change'
Meat production may be exasperating climate change.
Pollution in Kenya
Flower farmers in Kenya 'ignoring' green laws.
Peru water shortage
Peru is facing problems in water sanitation and supply.
Kenya rebuilds after floods
Kenya has begun to rebuild following the recent floods.
Zambia floods 'worsen'
The floods in Zambia have got worse.
Zimbabwe wheat 'at risk'
Wheat in Zimbabwe may be at risk due to fuel shortages.
Kenyan park fence unveiled
A new fence for a park in Kenya has been unveiled.
High-speed network in Africa
A high-speed fibre optic network may be extended.
Burmese refugees 'starving'
Refugees from Burma are 'starving' in Bangladesh.
