Delays in US mitigation could rule out Paris targets

Benjamin M. Sanderson () and Reto Knutti
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Benjamin M. Sanderson: The National Center for Atmospheric Research
Reto Knutti: The National Center for Atmospheric Research

Nature Climate Change, 2017, vol. 7, issue 2, 92-94

Abstract: Political upsets could stall coordinated international mitigation action, but emissions and investments over the next few years will have long-term consequences. Any delays to mitigation or cuts to renewable energy research by the US will likely render the 2 °C target unachievable if a global precedent is set.

Date: 2017
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