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Even if US implements emissions-cutting proposals it could still overshoot target by nearly 1bn tonnes of greenhouse gases, according to scientific study…
“We need to do more as a nation and globally to reduce emissions. However we splice it, that’s hard to do. We can’t make small alterations to our economy – we need fundamental changes in how we get and use energy…”
Read Full Article, Guardian UK (09-26-2016)
Paris climate deal: key points at a glance, Guardian UK (12-12-2015)
Governments have agreed to limit warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels: something that would have seemed unthinkable just a few months ago. The goal of 1.5C is a big leap below the 2C agreed six years ago in Copenhagen. Here’s what the agreement means for global emissions and the future of the planet…
Why Paris Worked: A Different Approach to Climate Diplomacy, Yale E360 (12-16-2015)
The next few years are crucial in determining whether Paris was a flash in the pan or a real shift toward a more effective strategy. Success on the road from Paris is far from assured. It must be earned; confidence must be built…
Fiji becomes first country in the world to ratify Paris agreement, Guardian UK (02-15-2016)
