‘Ocean acidification is an inevitable consequence of increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. That’s a matter of fact. We don’t know exactly what will happen to complex marine ecosystems when faced with the additional stress of falling pH, but we do know those changes are happening and that they won’t be good news.’

Source: Science loses out to uninformed opinion on climate change – yet again | The Independent

‘Rex Tillerson, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. secretary of state, is severing his ties with Exxon Mobil. The former chairman and CEO is in line to receive a $180 million retirement package.’

Source: Rex Tillerson Cuts Ties With Exxon Mobil In Advance Of Confirmation Hearings : The Two-Way : NPR

‘BEIJING (Reuters) – China will invest 2.5 trillion yuan ($361 billion) in renewable power generation between 2016 and 2020, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Thursday, as the world’s largest energy market pushes to shift away from coal power.’

Source: China to invest $360 billion in renewable power in 2016-2020

‘A controversial study that found there has been no slowdown in global warming has been supported by new research.’

Source: Climate change: Fresh doubt over global warming ‘pause’ – BBC News