The IPCC released the first phase of its newest report last Friday and there is a lot of press on the subject. Given the volume of coverage surrounding the report’s release, I thought it would be helpful to provide a list of some of the best pieces written on the topic. Please share widely and leave a comment below if you have any other articles that you find particularly interesting. You can find the Physical Science Basis’ full report and summary for policymakers here.
Southeast Specific:
- SACE blog post: “The Science on Climate is Still Clear, Now What Do We Do?“
- WISTV, Columbia, SC: “Chief meteorologist John Farley discusses newly released report on climate change” [WITH VIDEO]
IPCC Summaries/Takeaways:
- Charlotte Observer: “A climate report that gives you the chills“
- World Resources Institute: “5 Major Takeaways from the IPCC Report on Global Climate Change“
- Think Progress: “15 Things You Should Know About The New IPCC Report On Climate Science“
- The Energy Collective: “Five Points on the IPCC Report: A Long and Wonky Investigation“
- Environmental Defense Fund: “Seven Things You Should Know about the U.N.’s New IPCC Climate Change Report“
Business Angle:
- The Guardian: “What does the IPCC report mean for business and investors?“
- Ceres press release: “New IPCC Report Confirms What Companies Already Know: Climate Change is Changing How Business Gets Done:HSBC, VF Corporation, insurance firms provide insights on key business sectors“
- Property Casualty 360: “On CERES Call, Insurance, Business Experts Discuss Impact of IPCC Climate Findings“
Agriculture Angle:
How Will It Affect Me Personally?:
- The Guardian: “How Hot Will It Get In My Lifetime” [INTERACTIVE]
Infographics:
- LiveScience Inforgraphic: Comparing 2007 IPCC Statements with 2013 IPCC Statements
- TreeAlerts Inforgraphic: The Debate is Over
On The Carbon Budget:
I hope you’ve found these links to be helpful and give you a starting place for understanding the report or for sharing the information with others. We will continue to track IPCC information as new information comes out and we are looking forward to the release of the release of the other phases of the report in 2014. We are also tracking climate action closer to home with newly proposed EPA standards and will keep you up to date as developments occur.