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New research shows stark challenge ahead

Emissions of CO2 will need to be reduced close to zero by 2100 if a rise in the mean global temperature beyond 2 °C is to be avoided. (17 November 2009)

New research shows stark challenge ahead
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Ask the expert — climate change

Burning climate change question? Ask your question for our expert to answer on YouTube. (13 November 2009)

Ask the expert — climate change
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Africa faces economic challenges in a changing climate

Climate change means Africa is facing significant risks to its economies, according to a Met Office report. (12 November 2009)

Africa ecomomic challenges
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Mapping climate impacts

A new map illustrating the global consequences of failing to keep temperature change to under 2 °C was launched today. (22 October 2009)

Mapping climate impacts