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South Korea’s gas problem
Dr Neil Grant, Dr Lara Welder, Dr Victor Maxwell
South Korea is investing heavily in gas-fired power generation. This raises concerns of overlooking cheaper forms of generations – like renewables – and increasing the country's reliance on overseas fossil fuel imports.
Peak emissions before 2025: key messages from the IPCC’s Synthesis Report
Dr Carl-Friedrich Schleussner
The IPCC's final report of its Sixth Assessment Cycle is a comprehensive overview of the state of climate change and a roadmap for action in this critical. Our experts pull out the key messages.
Can higher ambition in developed countries create ‘carbon space’ for others?
Gaurav Ganti, Dr Carl-Friedrich Schleussner
What does a 'fair share' of global emissions look like for Africa and South Asia? Both regions have low historical emissions and a strong claim to the remaining carbon space.
Is the 1.5°C limit still in reach? FAQs
Dr Carl-Friedrich Schleussner, Dr Alexander Nauels, Uta Klönne, Bill Hare
The Paris Agreement aims at “holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, recognising that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change”. Here we address some commonly asked questions.