I have been thinking about the idea that some people propose that the United States and a few other countries which emit greenhouse gases in high amounts should pay reparations to people in undeveloped countries. It really feels like a horrible idea, but I have been thinking about it anyway. … [continued]
23 scientists have done a review of more than 3000 studies about climate change. Using this interdisciplinary approach, they predict many places on Earth will face up to 6 impacts from warming temperatures simultaneously by the end of this century, with potentially disastrous results.
The true “social cost of carbon” is more than double earlier estimates — with even just an updated accounting of the agricultural sector on its own more than doubling earlier estimates in aggregate — according to a new analysis from the University of California—Davis and Purdue University.
The United States of America will be facing severe economic damage as the effects of anthropogenic climate change continue intensifying over the coming decades. A new study published in the journal Science predicts that unmitigated climate change will damage the poorest-third of US counties to the tune of 20% of total income.
A new study by the Climate Impact Lab suggests that the areas of the US that have the most climate deniers will be hit the hardest by higher mortality rates and lower economic activity as a result of climate change.
