Methane and carbon dioxide on the rise

Jay OwenEarth Systems Science

Methane and carbon dioxide on the rise European Space Agency sent this email alert on 13-05-2016 12:00 PM CEST Methane and carbon dioxide on the rise 13-05-2016 12:00 PM CEST Satellite readings show that atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide are continuing to increase despite global efforts to reduce emissions.

Sea-level highs and lows

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Earth Systems Science

Sea-level highs and lows   Sentinel-3A reveals variations in global sea level at this week’s Living Planet Symposium You are subscribed to Observing the Earth for European Space Agency. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. This e-mail alert was generated automatically based on your subscriptions. …

Geo-spatial Information : SDG digest: May 2016

Jay OwenEarth Systems Science

Sustainable Development News / 5 May 2016 ————————————————————————— Good Natural Resource Governance Key in Building, Sustaining Peace, UN Study Finds 3 May 2016: The good governance of natural resources can help bring economic development, health and peace to post-conflict countries, according to a study released by the UN and partners. …

CCO Weekly Brief

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Earth Systems Science

      Ban Ki-moon Nominates Patricia Espinosa for New UNFCCC Climate Chief Role Patricia Espinosa has been nominated as the new Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, paving the way for the Mexican diplomat to replace outgoing climate chief Christina Figueres. Ban Ki-moon will now …

Nansen gives birth to two icebergs

Jay OwenEarth Systems Science

Nansen gives birth to two icebergs Multiple satellites, including Europe’s Sentinels, have captured images of two large icebergs that broke away from Antarctica’s Nansen ice shelf on 7 April. The icebergs are drifting to the northeast, propelled by wind, tides and currents. Experts say they do not pose any immediate …

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News

Jay OwenEarth Systems Science

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News NASA examines El Nino’s impact on ocean’s food source Water cycle instability is here to stay posing major political and economic risks Quantifying the environmental benefits of skipping the meat Common pesticides kill amphibian parasites, study finds Fishing for the future of coral reefs Coral reefs …