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Play MP3 of New figures give grim prognosis on climate change ( minutes)

• TIMOTHY MCDONALD

12:10:00 03/12/2012

New figures give grim prognosis on climate change

Alarming new figures released overnight have some scientists worried that the door is rapidly closing on the world's ability to do anything about climate change. The data, published in Nature Climate Change, says greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to grow, and at present, global temperatures are on a course to rise by up to six degrees by the end of the century. MORE

Play MP3 of Big changes to agriculture in warming climate ( minutes)

• WILL OCKENDEN

12:15:00 03/12/2012

Big changes to agriculture in warming climate

Scientists say a four to six degree rise in average temperatures would require a complete change in the world's farming practices. However, a warming climate could be beneficial for some countries, especially those in the northern hemisphere, like Russia and Canada. MORE