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By 2100, it predicted that if no action is taken to lower our fossil fuel use (a scenario called RCP8.5 by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) the permanent fall in GDP per capita compared to if there was no climate change would be 60pc. That is indeed a future of mass starvation.
Here are some additional ways climate change is impacting home buying from various sources, including the Congressional Budget Office: Extreme weather like hurricanes and flooding leads to higher premiums, making homeownership less affordable, and some insurers may stop writing policies in high-risk zones.
Scientists warn human-driven emissions put 2025 among the hottest years, intensifying deadly heatwaves, droughts, storms and wildfires
Researchers are proposing a new strategy for local governments to make municipalities more resilient against climate change. The "compounded resilience" strategy lays out how local governments can take advantage of opportunities to both limit adverse impacts of climate change on their communities and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change.
As we say goodbye to 2025, we’re taking a look back at some of the significant weather events of the year. Fortunately, it was a quieter year (extreme weather-wise) in Connecticut compared to previous years.
Understand climate change beyond the headlines—how greenhouse gases, feedback loops, tipping points, & risk shape Earth’s climate.
Research conducted by researchers at the University of Gothenburg shows that people tend to rate their own risk of being affected by climate change as lower than that of others. This perception may reduce individuals' willingness to act and slow down necessary climate measures.
Learn how climate change is causing warmer winters, intense storms, and unpredictable weather patterns. Scientists warn of the need for research and preparedness.