The current climate pledges under the Paris Agreement are weak, and need carbon pricing to give them teeth.
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The signing of the Paris agreement is the first step towards making it a reality.
February 2016 was the hottest month by the biggest margin ever. Does that mean global warming has gone into hyperdrive?
The inclusion of a 1.5°C goal in the Paris climate deal might have surprised some observers. But in reality, the diplomatic groundwork was laid years before.
Pluies diluviennes, fonte des glaciers… Les effets du changement climatique se font déjà ressentir. Qu’en sera-t-il demain ?
The climate will change, no matter what’s agreed in Paris.
There are already many countries where the scarcity of water affects people’s lives. While water for drinking may be first to come to mind, as agriculture is the largest use of water worldwide water scarcity…
The Abbott Government’s proposed repeal of Australia’s climate legislation will be heard through history. This action is being taken at a time when the rest of the world is moving in the other direction…
Small numbers can imply big things. Global sea level rose by a little less than 0.2 metres during the 20th century – mainly in response to the 0.8 °C of warming humans have caused through greenhouse gas…
The northern hemisphere has experienced a spate of extreme weather in recent times. In 2012 there were destructive heat waves in the US and southern Europe, accompanied by floods in China. This followed…
DURBAN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE: Australia’s new climate legislation is a historic breakthrough reform for the nation. Putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions ranks alongside any of the “big” reforms…
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Professor of Dynamics of the Climate System, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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PhD student, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Working Group Leader, Terrestrial Safe Operating Space, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Economist, Climate Analytics (Berlin), PhD candidate, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Associate Doctoral Researcher in Environmental Economics, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Research associate, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Research scientist, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Senior scientist, Earth system resilience, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Doctoral Researcher in climate impact, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Deputy Chair, Climate Impacts and Vulnerabilities, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Deputy Director and Chief Economist, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Postdoctoral researcher, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Professor of Physics of the Oceans, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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Professor of Earth Sciences , Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
