Dangerous Degrees

Resource Author: The Climate Institute

The rise of only a few degrees can have enormous direct and indirect dangerous affects – putting our prosperity, health, security, and the environment at risk. This report explains the global effects of climate change and recommends "stepping beyond current commitments" to reduce the impacts. 
A primer from the Climate Institute describes the terminology of “carbon jargon” and graphically explains why carbon dioxide and other emissions are considered carbon pollution.   WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE A LOOK:   The way we view, measure, control and price carbon is dominant in climate and energy debates. The Carbon 101 Explainer provides a...