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@WMO shared
On Jul 27, 2021
#ClimateChange will drive rise in ‘record-shattering’ heat extremes, per new @Nature study eg Lytton, Canada, which had temperature of 49.6°C on 29 June during a deadly heatwave on West coast of North America Read @CarbonBrief at https://t.co/rHr4hQqPkb
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Climate change will drive rise in ‘record-shattering’ heat extremes

Climate change will drive rise in ‘record-shattering’ heat extremes

“Record-shattering” climate extremes – which break weather records by large margins – will become more likely as a result of climate change, a new study finds.

@ret_ward shared
On Jul 27, 2021
RT @GRI_LSE: New working paper by @shaikh_eskander and @SamFankhauser finds no evidence that climate change policy and legislation over the past 20 years has led to the ‘offshoring’ of carbon emissions https://t.co/LXEK7qISBW https://t.co/dIeRJEf36v
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The impact of climate legislation on trade-related carbon emissions, 1997–2017

The impact of climate legislation on trade-related carbon emissions, 1997–2017

This paper provides an empirical ex post account of the impact of national climate change policy and legislation on international carbon emissions between 1997 and 2017.

@WRIClimate shared
On Jul 26, 2021
Last Friday's #G20 meeting on new climate targets highlights divisions, particularly on reaching agreement on phasing out coal or removing subsidies for fossil fuels. More from @TRF_Stories: https://t.co/zYhZbLuhDy
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G20 loath to commit in climate meeting tussle over carbon wording

G20 loath to commit in climate meeting tussle over carbon wording

Energy and environment ministers from the Group of 20 rich nations have yet to agree on commitments to cut carbon emissions, two sources said, after a night of negotiations by diplomats at ...

@Revkin shared
On Jul 21, 2021
That misses the grand shift that's under way, with sustained Western drought conditions exacerbating water tensions and amplifying wildfire risk, even as the East gets wetter. https://t.co/LanEWXsppC 2/3 https://t.co/hPdFrGrKFm
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Climate Change Indicators: Drought

Climate Change Indicators: Drought

This indicator measures drought conditions of U.S. lands.

@ClimateTracking shared
On Jul 26, 2021
🎉𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦‼️ 👏Are you a young journalist yearning to get training, experience & mentorship in climate media, while getting paid? Then this one's for you! 🏃🏽‍♀️𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬➡️ https://t.co/rH55AoVT7I https://t.co/vMktcR8cbn
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Join our Climate Change Media Mentorship! (Global)

Join our Climate Change Media Mentorship! (Global)

Media mentorship is crucial for young journalists! Apply today for the chance to get hands-on experience in climate reporting.

@climateWWF shared
On Jul 26, 2021
RT @SteveJCornelius: This is a great explainer from @MattMcGrathBBC on the #IPCC #ClimateReport Though I don't agree that it will be a "wake-up call" - the bells have been ringing for a long time, and this IPCC assessment is the megaphone that amplifies the alarm. https://t.co/8wvlG10nin #AR6
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Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report

Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report

A two-week virtual negotiation begins on the most critical climate change report since 2013.

@sciam shared
On Jul 26, 2021
As the world warms, cloud cover will change across the globe. And these changing clouds will probably speed up global warming. https://t.co/PhyzRRnpAG
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Clouds May Speed Up Global Warming

Clouds May Speed Up Global Warming

They may make both the best and worst-case scenarios for climate change less likely

@EricHolthaus shared
On Jul 22, 2021
RT @KateAronoff: I wrote a defense of the climate left, who are why lawmakers are talking about climate change at all https://t.co/V3meC8WWkD https://t.co/vceEeNCM7t
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The Left Is the Only Reason We’re Talking About Climate Change at All

The Left Is the Only Reason We’re Talking About Climate Change at All

It’s become fashionable to suggest climate activists are too hard on Joe Biden. Being hard on Joe Biden is what got climate spending into the infrastructure package.