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The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been highlighting man's negative impact on the environment for years.But recent revelations that the IPCC got its calculations and methodology wrong has prompted the United Nations to launch an official investigation into whether climate change is reality or a myth.Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports.May 14, 2010

George W Bush and all other political leaders has promised to "Seriously consider " cutting 50 % of greenhouse gas emission by 2050.- G8 summit more... Needless to say, this agreement is just the very beginning. Agreement on an effective and workable regime is going to prove very hard indeed. There are many technical difficulties to overcome. Political obstacles to effective policies will prove huge, as well Many around world has launched "The campaign" of decade... "Global warming" ..... I spent years dedicating my prayers for Goddess of Nature to protect the planet and now launched http://www.climatechangetalk.com I request you all to participate in discussions and learn how we all togather can work for making our planet a better place to live in

British newspaper The Guardian reports that BP and several other big European companies are funding the midterm election campaigns of Tea Party favorites who deny the existence of global warming.Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : The Global Report

Like many countries, Nepal has voiced concern over the possible effects of climate change. Rapidly rising temperatures have reduced snowfall in the Himalayas and are causing glaciers to melt, risking flooding among mountain communities and drought in lowland areas.Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports from Nepal's Banke district where environmental changes could have a disastrous effect.

With just days to go before the climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, the meat industry is being targeted by environmentalists.The UN's top climate scientist says a reduction in meat consumption would help combat global warming.Its claimed that the farming of meat contributes to 18 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions, more than transportation.Nicole Itano reports from Greece, where eating less meat is traditional.

As people around the world celebrate Environment Day, Mexico's foreign minister has expressed doubts about a deal on combating global warming.Climate negotiations are taking place in Germany in the run-up to a global climate summit in Mexico scheduled for November.The talks come just months after the failure of nations in Copenhagen, Denmark, to reach a comprehensive agreement.Al Jazeera's Nick Clark reports..

Global warming is threatening the lives of thousands of people living in the so-called 'roof of the world'.Rising temperatures are causing glaciers in the Himalaya mountains to melt, and the water threatens to sweep away whole villages.But, as Subina Shrestha reports, experts are looking into an early warning system that could protect these remote communities from an environmental disaster.

Scientists are warning that climate change could upset the balance between people and their use of the Mekong river. At risk are water, food and jobs for 65 million people living in the Mekong River Basin. The six Mekong countries need to plan and coordinate how they share the river's resources and their impact on its flow.

The annual rooibos harvest in South Africa's Western Cape helps quench the world's growing thirst for "red bush" tea, but farmers fear that climate change could destroy the delicate ecosystem that their crop depends on.Powered by NewsLook.com Producer : AFP News

A recent study by researchers suggests that wind farms are not as environmentally friendly as thought.

A recent study by researchers suggests that wind farms are not as environmentally friendly as thought.

In Africa, millions will suffer from climate change impacts on agriculture, water availability, ecosystem services and biodiversity. It's urgent for countries in the region to take action to reduce vulnerability and enhance local communities' capacity to adapt.

In the first episode of 'Extreme Weather' we take a look at the devastating floods which have hit Thailand, the freak snow storms in the US, the coldest places on earth, dust storms in Texas and the likelihood of climate change delivering more extreme weather.

The US marked the first Earth Day 42 years ago but today the impact in the country has fizzled, with most Americans doubting that climate change is man-made. What is the politics behind the science? Guests: Michael Mann, Kenneth Green, Lynn Thorp.

How will climate change affect desert environments and ecosystems? Find out from a variety of nature conservationists and ecologists.