# Roundup: Global warming, Rio+20, John the Baptist, Census, Rowan Williams and Islam, US election

> There are benefits in the melting of the Arctic, but the risks are much greater.

25 June 2012 · News

Canonical: https://insights1.uca.org.au/articles/roundup-global-warming-rioplus20-john-the-baptist-census-rowan-williams-and-islam-us-election/

## [The vanishing north](https://www.economist.com/node/21556921)

There are benefits in the melting of the Arctic, but the risks are much greater.

## [Rio+20: 5 key takeaways](https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2012/0622/Rio-20-5-key-takeaways/Public-and-private-sector-investment)

The conference has been largely overshadowed by criticism for its perceived lack of vision, leadership, and concrete action.

## [Did archaeologists really find bones belonging to John the Baptist?](https://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2012/0619/Did-archaeologists-really-find-bones-belonging-to-John-the-Baptist?cmpid=ema:nws:Weekend%20Newsletter%20%286-23-12&cmpid=ema:nws:NzQ4MDUxNDQxMgS2)

Relics found in an old Bulgarian church is believed to be those of John the Baptist, the biblical figure said to have baptized Jesus.

## [Religion and non-religion both alive and well](https://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=31958)

Census figures on religion in Australia released last Thursday once again paint a picture of change in the religious composition of Australia.

## [Rowan Williams and Islam](https://www.faith-theology.com/)

The *Observer* ought to publish an apology.

## [US election 2012 priorities](https://www.barna.org/faith-spirituality/563-election-2012-priorities-how-the-faith-of-likely-voters-affects-the-issues-they-care-about)

How the faith of likely voters affects the issues they care about.