2021 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming Digest #4
Posted on 24 January 2021 by John Hartz
Story of the Week. La Niña Update. Toon of the Week. Video of the Week. Coming Soon on SkS.
Climate Feedback Article Review. SkS Week in Review. Poster of the Week.
Story of the Week.
2020 showed us that action on climate change is more urgent than ever.
Building back better must include a focus on reaching net-zero, the energy transition and committing to circular economies and sustainable consumption.
The Davos Agenda will mobilize global leaders to build a healthier, more resilient planet.
A year ago at the Forum s Annual Meeting in Davos – heeding the advice of speakers including Greta Thunberg, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Prince Charles – government, business and civil society committed to take more concrete action on climate change and save the planet from a hot, smoky, polluted demise.
2021 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming Digest #3
Posted on 17 January 2021 by John Hartz
Story of the Week. Editorial of the Week. Toon of the Week. Video of the Week. Coming Soon on SkS.
Climate Feedback Claim Review. SkS Week in Review. Poster of the Week.
Story of the Week.
Step up climate change adaptation or face serious human and economic damage – UN report
Almost three-quarters of nations have some adaptation plans in place, but financing and implementation fall far short of what is needed
Annual adaptation costs in developing countries are estimated at USD 70 billion. This figure is expected to reach USD 140-300 billion in 2030 and USD 280-500 billion in 2050.