UN global warming talks open in Warsaw
United Nations climate talks meant to lay the groundwork for a new pact to fight global warming have opened in Warsaw with thousands of delegates from nations and environment organisations from around the world
UN climate chief Christiana Figueres said the typhoon which has devastated the Philippines was a “sobering reality” fact.
Scientists say there is no conclusive link from a single storm to global warming. And the link between warming and hurricane activity is unclear.
However, rising sea levels are expected to make low-lying nations more vulnerable to storm surges.
