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Study: Philippines among countries most affected by climate change

The Philippines is one of the countries that suffer the most from extreme weather events, which exact a high death toll and economic losses, a study by an international think tank said.

Optimism rising about Green Climate Fund

DURBAN (Xinhua) - The UN climate talks entered its fourth day on Thursday amid mounting optimism about the Green Climate Fund (GCF) which would oblige industrialized countries to financially aid developing countries in dealing with climate change.

Is climate sensitivity lower than IPCC finding?

Despite more than 30 years of research, until recently the figure for climate sensitivity had not become any more certain. Initial estimates for the amount of atmospheric warming associated with a doubling of CO2 levels were 3 +/–1.5 K; later studies suggested a small possibility that climate sensitivity could be more than 10 K.

Extreme weather will strike as climate change takes hold, IPCC warns

Heavier rainfall, fiercer storms and intensifying droughts are likely to strike the world in the coming decades as climate change takes effect, the world's leading climate scientists said on Friday.

UN Sec-Gen urges world to learn lessons from Thai mega flooding

BANGKOK (Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that lessons should be learned from the flood in Thailand and urged world leaders to address climate change without delay.

Gov't to develop climate change-resilient ARCs

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, Philippines – Climate change-resilient agrarian reform communities (ARCs) will be developed by the government.

Cagayan Valley flood summit slated next month

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines – Preparations are underway for the holding of the first-ever regionwide flood summit, which was hatched amid the series of floods besetting Cagayan Valley in recent years.

Environment expert from Thailand urges gov't to address severe flooding

SINGAPORE – The Philippine government should come up with a long-term and comprehensive water management plan to address severe flooding in the country as a result of climate change, an environmental expert from Thailand said on Wednesday.