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Paris 2015: Two degrees warming a ‘prescription for disaster’ says top climate scientist James Hansen
The Sydney Morning Herald, 5 May 2015
Nicholas Stern calls for countries to raise ambition of intended emissions reductions to narrow gap with pathway for 2 degree limit
Countries should seek ways to increase the ambition of their national pledges for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, both before and after the crucial UN climate change summit in Paris in December, according to a paper published today read more »
Report: Global emissions goals still aren’t enough to prevent dangerous warming
Washington Post, 4 May
Current carbon pledges won’t stop dangerous global warming, says Lord Stern
Commitments already made by world governments to cut carbon emissions aren’t enough to keep global warming below the crucial 2C target – but a strong deal is still possible in Paris, says economist read more »
