IPCC Report Ocean Cryosphere Climate Nexus

Expert Reactions to IPCC Oceans & Cryosphere Report

IPCC Oceans & Cryosphere Report Author Quotes Read IPCC Oceans & Cryosphere Report key takeaways here.   “Taken together, these changes show that the world's ocean and cryosphere have been taking the heat for climate change for decades. The consequences …
RCP 8.5 Climate Change Scenario Climate Nexus

RCP 8.5: Business-as-usual or a worst-case scenario?

In the characterization of climate change projections, there is debate over whether the climate change scenario RCP 8.5 represents a "business as usual” scenario, a “high emissions” scenario, or a "worst-case" scenario. Further, there are questions about whether RCP 8.5 …

Unexpected Surge in Atmospheric Methane

Summary A dramatic and surprising surge in atmospheric methane has emerged over the past several years. If not mitigated, this new trend could off-set the gains anticipated from the Paris Climate Agreement. In response, scientists have begun ringing alarm bells …
Climate Assessment

4th U.S. National Climate Assessment Vol.II: Main Messages

Trump Administration Climate Report: It’s Real, It’s Here, It’s Because of Fossil Fuels. And The Sooner We Fix It, The Better. The National Climate Assessment (NCA) is a congressionally-mandated report released at least every four years on what the past, …