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Perspectives Explainers

Guides to key climate concepts

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What is Earth’s energy imbalance and how is it changing?

This accumulation of energy from space drives global warming

by Charlotte Venner, Phil Duffy

Tipping points
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Adaptation Extremes Heat Insurance Maps Markets Risk Tipping points

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Sierra Chapin-Keller Nabig Chaudhry Phil Duffy Spencer Glendon Carolyn Kousky Barney Schauble Alison Smart Probable Futures team Charlotte Venner
Latest
Explainers
What is Earth’s energy imbalance and how is it changing?

This accumulation of energy from space drives global warming

by Charlotte Venner, Phil Duffy

Tipping points
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Climate adaptation and mitigation: why we need both

Climate adaptation and climate mitigation help us prevent further warming

by Charlotte Venner, Nabig Chaudhry

Adaptation
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What is the urban heat island effect?

In a warmer climate, this phenomenon can make our cities dangerously hot

by Nabig Chaudhry

Extremes Heat
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How is flood risk changing?

Flood risk depends on much more than just precipitation

by Charlotte Venner

Extremes Risk
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What is climate adaptation?

Adapting to climate change requires foresight and flexibility

by Nabig Chaudhry

Adaptation
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What is sea level rise?

The amount of water in the oceans is directly related to the amount of ice on the planet

by Charlotte Venner

Risk
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Mapping wildfire danger days in the Amazon

How to use the Probable Futures map of change in wildfire danger days

by Charlotte Venner

Maps Risk
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What is climate risk?

We can limit climate risk if we know how to identify, think about, and prepare for it

by Spencer Glendon, Alison Smart, Charlotte Venner

Risk
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Mapping climate zones in Lebanon

How to use the Probable Futures map of climate zones

by Charlotte Venner

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