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Expert Reactions to IPCC Oceans & Cryosphere Report

IPCC Oceans & Cryosphere Report Author Quotes Read IPCC Oceans & Cryosphere Report key takeaways here.   “Taken together, these changes show that the world's ocean and cryosphere have been taking the heat for climate change for decades. The consequences …

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MEET THE CLIMATE NEXUS TEAM Olivia AmitayAssociate for Projects and Partnerships Read bio As an Associate for the Projects and Partnerships Team, Olivia Amitay works to craft an effective climate finance communication strategy. She has approached climate communications from a …

Methane at COP27

Overview: Methane at COP27 Why methane? Background Methane is the second biggest cause of global warming, following carbon dioxide. It’s responsible for about half of the 1.1°C of warming, according to the IPCC. Main anthropogenic sources of methane (International Energy …

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Climate Nexus Finance Newsletter

The Climate Nexus finance newsletter delivers a weekly update that looks ahead to the big stories and players at the intersection of climate change, finance, regulation, clean energy, and oil and gas. Finance Newsletter | April 16, 2024 Exxon’s mask …

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Methane at COP26

Major commitments on methane mitigation were a highlight of COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021. (Video by Jehan Harney) Overview: Methane at COP26 Why methane? Methane and climate change Methane is now the second biggest cause of global warming, …

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Delivered straight to your inbox every morning, Hot News summarizes the most important climate and energy news of the day, delivering an unmatched aggregation of timely, relevant reporting. It also provides original reporting and commentary on climate denial and pro-polluter …

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RCP 8.5: Business-as-usual or a worst-case scenario?

In the characterization of climate change projections, there is debate over whether the climate change scenario RCP 8.5 represents a "business as usual” scenario, a “high emissions” scenario, or a "worst-case" scenario. Further, there are questions about whether RCP 8.5 …