This new article in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists underscores the need – and potential – for action on short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs). While the 2050 net zero pledges made in NDCs (discussed in this recent post) are important, the three authors argue that … the climate battle could be lost long before 2050;Continue reading “The need for speed on climate change”
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SLCPs: A potent link between air pollution and climate change
What are short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) and how do they affect climate change? Panelists on this webinar from WRI, Enhancing NDCs: Short-lived Climate Pollutants, make the case for why reducing SLCPs can give an immediate boost to lowering the global temperature while also decreasing local air pollution and improving human health. The main SLCPs areContinue reading “SLCPs: A potent link between air pollution and climate change”
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