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Greenhouse gas emission
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NASA Scientist Unravels the ‘Mystery’ Behind the 2023 Record Heat Wave
NASA's top climatologist, Gavin Schmidt, expresses alarm over the record-breaking temperatures of 2023. While human activities are acknowledged contributors to climate change, Schmidt suggests that the extraordinary temperatures hint at potentially "mysterious" new processes underway, intensifying concerns among scientists.
Today’s Situation Looks Bleak Compared to 66 Million Years of Carbon Dioxide History
A comprehensive review of ancient atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and the corresponding temperatures presents a sobering outlook for the Earth's climate. The study examines geological records spanning the past 66 million years, offering context to present-day carbon dioxide concentrations within the framework of deep time.
Identifying the ‘Fingerprints’ of Energy Models in Emission Mitigation Scenarios
In recent decades, environmental scientists and engineers have actively sought viable solutions to curtail greenhouse gas emissions and address the detrimental impacts of climate change. As part of these efforts, numerous energy models have been developed. These models serve as frameworks, enabling the exploration of scenarios aimed at mitigating emissions, with the overarching objective of aligning with the targets set forth in the Paris Agreement.
Extreme Weather Events May Rise by 2050 Due to Carbon Neutrality, According to New Research
Extrapolating from the current trajectory of Earth's greenhouse gas emissions, climate models project a concerning worst-case scenario: a potential warming of the planet by 4.3°C by the year 2100 if effective measures are not swiftly enacted. Despite the adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement by 195 countries and regions, with the goal of restricting the global temperature rise to 2°C (preferably 1.5°C) above pre-industrial levels by 2100, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has reported a notable 1.1°C increase up to the year 2020. This emphasizes the urgency for enhanced climate action to align with international goals and avert more severe consequences.