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At PIK, researchers in the natural and social sciences from all over the world work closely together to study global change and its impacts on ecological, economic and social systems. Researchers examine the earth system’s capacity for withstanding human interventions and devise strategies and options for a sustainable development of humankind and nature. Interdisciplinary and solution-oriented approaches are a distinctive characteristic of the institute.
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‘Green water’ is essential for healthy soils and a benign climate, but it’s under threat.
Rather than slow the decline in coal use, India’s actions at COP26 ensure it and other polluting nations, including Australia, will be under even greater scrutiny.
A new analysis shows almost all emissions reductions will be the result of state government policies, and will have virtually nothing to do with the federal government.
Humanity can still limit global warming to 1.5°C this century. But political action will determine whether it actually does. Conflating the two questions amounts to dangerous, misplaced punditry.
Changing climatic conditions and ecological hazards are an important migration driver in sub-Saharan Africa.
Every few years, the idea of using gas to transition to a zero-emissions economy seems to re-emerge. Woodside’s Burrup Hub proposal shows why it’s still a bad move.
Social tipping interventions have the potential to pave the way for rapid change and avert climate change.
Australia can become a renewable energy exporting superpower, but timidity won’t get us there.
New research confirms that what the world pumps into the atmosphere today has grave long-term consequences. Governments - especially Australia’s - must urgently ramp up efforts to reduce emissions.
Ahead of the UN climate summit, we take stock of the world’s best and worst performers on climate action - including some surprise success stories.
The UN climate talks are being held in a nation dominated by cheap coal.
Au-delà des conséquences humaines et sanitaires, les vagues de chaleur ont un effet néfaste très important sur l’activité économique.
Like president George W. Bush before him, Donald Trump made the announcement from the White House Rose Garden, showing that Republican governments have failed to learn past lessons.
As the climate changes and extreme weather effects become more common, cattle and other livestock are becoming more stressed.
Phasing out greenhouse gas emissions entirely by mid-century is possible, and promising trends are emerging. But the next five to ten years will be the real test of whether we can make that happen.
Experts agree that a new era for climate policy here. But the hard work starts now.
Ethicist Peter Singer told Q&A that climate change-related sea level rises are “estimated to cause something like 750 million refugees just moving away from that flooding”. Is that accurate?
Amid the gloom, here are some hopeful signs that we can meet our climate obligations.
The current climate pledges under the Paris Agreement are weak, and need carbon pricing to give them teeth.
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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
