Top news of the week: 11.08.2020.
#AllinOnClimate #LobbyforClimate #TheParisAgreement #COVID19 #ActOnClimate
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In the United States, sticking to #TheParisAgreement could prevent 4.5 million premature deaths. Read more: https://t.co/PUz43V19EN
OpenUS could avoid 4.5M early deaths by fighting climate change, study finds
The U.S. stands to avoid 4.5 million premature deaths if it works to keep global temperatures from rising by more than 2 degree Celsius, according to new research from Duke University.
Two new books by prominent ‘lukewarmers’: False Alarm by Bjorn Lomborg & Apocalypse Never by Michael Shellenberger are reviewed by @ret_ward who describes both as being classic examples of political propaganda https://t.co/3AMQIobUYG
OpenFalse Alarm by Bjorn Lomborg; Apocalypse Never by Michael Shellenberger – review
Two prominent ‘lukewarmers’ take climate science denial to another level, offering tepid manifestos at best
With this new sense of urgency, the Vatican launched a year-long program of Laudato Si' activities and put in place a new, seven-year call to action. The pope clearly identifies the use of fossil fuels as a cause of climate change. https://t.co/ydB9uxSby6 via @insideclimate
OpenFive Years After Speaking Out on Climate Change, Pope Francis Sounds an Urgent Alarm
The encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ motivated many people to take action on global warming, but governments, the pope said, have lagged far behind.
@BBCNews covers a new paper assessing recent and future impacts of the pandemic on emissions and global warming. The analysis suggests that by 2030, global temperatures will only be 0.01C lower than expected under existing policies. https://t.co/fn71X2XQyP
OpenClimate change: Lockdown has 'negligible' effect on temperatures
New research says that the lockdown, by itself, will make little difference to climate change.
Hundreds of major companies are committed to emissions reductions aligned with guidance from @IPCC_CH and @sciencetargets. We now need to scale those commitments rapidly to the entire economy. #AllinOnClimate #LobbyforClimate https://t.co/haL8pck0ZS
OpenA Climate Policy Guide for Business Leaders
Corporate sustainability must go beyond operations. To lead on climate, your company must become an advocate of climate public policy.
Drop in emissions was a blip, say scientists, and a green recovery is vital to halt global heating. https://t.co/KK4GAroxTL
OpenCovid-19 lockdown will have 'negligible' impact on climate crisis – study
Drop in emissions was a blip, say scientists, and a green recovery is vital to halt global heating
While a drop in emissions is a big win, we have so much more work to do. We’re not there yet, but we’re on our way. #ActOnClimate.
https://t.co/NREPrqFarU https://t.co/zY3HV5VWAZ
OpenYes, Emissions Have Fallen. That Won’t Fix Climate Change
The drop in carbon pollution will cool the planet only a tiny bit. So how about this: Revive the economy and the Earth by pouring money into green tech.
Jake Grossman and Al Kovaleski, Putnam Fellows at Harvard's @ArnoldArboretum, discuss how maple trees may be affected by climate change: https://t.co/glTMh1M3HJ via Harvard Gazette https://t.co/uU44E8LIne
OpenHow plants adapt to climate change
Researchers at the Arnold Arboretum are studying how maple trees are adapting to climate change.