WMO: Highly probable that world will reach 1.5 °C in next 5 years
COP26, in November, is a “make-or-break” chance to prevent climate change spiralling ever more out of control.
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Latest NOAA Annual #GreenhouseGas Index is out
The pandemic did little to rein in the rate at which human-caused #GreenhouseGas pollution trapped extra heat in the atmosphere in 2020.
Arctic sea ice succumbs to Atlantification
New study reveals that intrusion of warmer Atlantic waters into the Arctic is reducing ice regrowth in the winter.
Study: Clear Signs That Part of the Greenland Ice Sheet Is Close to a Tipping Point
“every year with CO2 emissions continuing as usual exponentially increases the probability of crossing the tipping point.” #Greenland
IEA: Huge leap in renewables growth forecast for wind and solar
International Energy Agency (@IEA) recognizes new normal, raises forecast for wind and solar by 25% vs. its forecast 6 months ago
BBC: Covid-19 paused climate emissions – but they’re rising again
In what way has lockdown impacted Climate Change? – I distill article by Climate Researcher Piers Forster for insights into this.