Climate in the Future
How do we expect climate to evolve in the future? 'If society continues to rely on fossil fuels to the extent that it is currently doing, then carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the atmosphere are expected to double from pre-industrial values by about 2050, and triple by about 2100. This ‘high emissions’ pathway for CO2, coupled with rises in the other greenhouse gases, would be expected to result in a global average warming of around 4.5°C by 2100, but possibly as low as 3°C or as high as 6°C' > (Australian Academy of Science, Canberra) >
Paris Agreement goals
'The Paris Agreement includes bottom-up pledges and a top-down warming threshold. Under this setting where countries effectively choose their own fairness principle, Paris-Equity-Check.org presents scientifically peer-reviewed assessments the ambition of countries’ climate pledges' (Robiou du Pont, Y. et al. Equitable mitigation to achieve the Paris Agreement goals) >
SPORT and CLIMATE CHANGE
Football and climate change: what do we know, and what is needed for an evidence-informed response? (article in Climate Policy journal) >
The Climate Compass
'The centrepiece of Climate Compass is a segmentation of Australian audiences based on their attitudes and beliefs about climate change.' 'Climate Compass divides Australians into one of seven groups based on their climate change attitudes and beliefs.' (Climate Compass, Sydney.) >
CLIMATE CHANGE CONSEQUENCES
The risks to Australia of a 3°C warmer world. 'This report synthesises the observed impacts of climate change on Australia and the risk to our future of the current global trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions. It focuses on the consequences of 3°C of global warming in the absence of greater mitigation strategies...' (Australian Academy of Science, Canberra) >
El Nino and La Nina
Effect of Climate Change on El Nino and La Nina events. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, USA) >
CLIMATE CHANGE GUIDE and HANDBOOK
The Climate Book: The Facts And The Solutions. Created by Greta Thunberg. A collection of over 100 authoritative specialists writing about their specialty, on the issues of climate change. Greta introduces each section of the book - and the experts write in everyday English. The book is essentially a curated compendium of climate change and what needs to be done to deal with it. The Climate Book (Penguin - ISBN: 9780241547472 ) Available in Print, eBook, audio To see the list of 'chapters', click on 'Look Inside'. (Note: prices vary widely between various sellers)
Weather, Climate, Water, Environment
New Public information service by themes covering Weather, Climate, Water, Environment. (World Meteorological Organization) >
CLIMATE DISINFORMATION
New survey reveals the dangerous effect of climate misinformation on public perception. 'Climate Leaders and Brands also call on COP27 to take action against disinformation' (Climate Action Against Disinformation) >
The Science and Society 'Contract'
Tragedy of Climate Change Science ... 'Science has demonstrated the climate is changing, governments agree that the science is settled, yet concerted action to mitigate and adapt to climate change is lacking.' (University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland) >