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@dpcarrington shared
On Sep 27, 2021
Children set to suffer many times more extreme heatwaves & other climate disasters over lifetimes than their grandparents, research shows - #ClimateEmergency brings stark intergenerational injustice but rapid emission cuts can limit damage Story by me https://t.co/ZwjADWIS74
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Children set for more climate disasters than their grandparents, research shows

Children set for more climate disasters than their grandparents, research shows

Climate crisis brings stark intergenerational injustice but rapid emission cuts can limit damage

@SEIclimate shared
On Sep 28, 2021
People born in 2020 will have a high lifetime exposure to #climate extremes. For example, those born in 1960 will see an average of 4 heatwaves, while people born in 2020 will experience 18 heatwaves under a 1.5C #warming scenario. Read: https://t.co/rmBdfXHG8y via @CarbonBrief
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Today’s youth will face ‘unmatched’ climate extremes compared to older generations

Today’s youth will face ‘unmatched’ climate extremes compared to older generations

This study aims to expand the “scientific perspective” behind intergenerational climate justice arguments.

@CDP shared
On Sep 23, 2021
RT @sciencetargets: 1/7 NEW RESEARCH: We have found that growing numbers of G20 companies are setting climate targets. But most fail to align with climate science. Read more at https://t.co/wXG4s8pmfz or in the thread below. #TempG20 #ScienceBasedTargets #ClimateWeekNYC https://t.co/iS1rtXHPQc
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G20 companies neglecting science when setting climate targets

G20 companies neglecting science when setting climate targets

SBTi calls on all companies worldwide to align with climate science, ahead of the G20 Summit in October

@UNFCCC shared
On Sep 28, 2021
It's #AfricaClimateWeek! Take a look at the @UN story below for an overview of the latest climate data, trends and solutions from the African continent. https://t.co/LXlXHRjwKu
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It’s Climate Week for Africa

It’s Climate Week for Africa

People across Africa are convening virtually this week to take the pulse of climate action, explore possibilities for action and showcase ambitious solutions. They will spotlight all that ...

@guardian shared
On Sep 28, 2021
Tell us: what is your message to leaders at the COP 26 climate change conference 2021? https://t.co/5eGAbsQStj
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Tell us: what is your message to leaders at the COP 26 climate change conference 2021?

Tell us: what is your message to leaders at the COP 26 climate change conference 2021?

We’d like to know what message you would want to send to concentrate the minds of world leaders at the conference in Glasgow from 31 October until 12 November

@dpcarrington shared
On Sep 29, 2021
RT @fbirol: Out now: @IEA’s Energy Sector Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality in China It shows 🇨🇳’s goal of carbon neutrality before 2060 can drive growth in clean energy in the decades ahead on a similar scale to what fossil fuels experienced in the past 20 years More ➡️ https://t.co/1ojJEYIuNz https://t.co/LRRXoYgbrV
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An energy sector roadmap to carbon neutrality in China

An energy sector roadmap to carbon neutrality in China

An energy sector roadmap to carbon neutrality in China - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.

@LeoHickman shared
On Sep 28, 2021
RT @CarbonBrief: NEW - Guest post: The role ‘emulator’ models play in climate change projections | @chrisroadmap Read: https://t.co/kZYbFzakI0 https://t.co/qxM0azV6iQ
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Guest post: The role ‘emulator’ models play in climate change projections

Guest post: The role ‘emulator’ models play in climate change projections

Scientists have the option of using a type of simpler model known as emulator models to provide climate projections.

@SierraClub shared
On Sep 24, 2021
RT @CeresNews: BREAKING: 70+ employers and investors call on governors across the country to accelerate the shift to clean, zero-emission trucks with the #AdvancedCleanTrucks rule. https://t.co/BfyaZzKIF7
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70+ large employers and investors say states must accelerate the shift to zero-emission trucks with bold climate policy

70+ large employers and investors say states must accelerate the shift to zero-emission trucks with bold climate policy

Dozens of major companies, employers, and investors — including several significant fleet operators — urged governo