Thread by @KA_Nicholas

Now live-tweeting the #IPCC #ClimateReport press conference, sharing results from the largest scientific effort to analyze the #ClimateAction needed for a livable future for all.
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"The pace and scale of what has been done, and current plans, are insufficient to tackle climate change. We are walking when we should be sprinting. Impacts include illness and death, damage global economy, threaten our life support system." H-S Lee, #IPCC #ClimateReport /2

Effective, equitable action now can lead to more sustainable, just world; benefits for people and nature. Many feasible and effective options. Must cut global GHG emissions by almost half by 2030 "if we want a chance to stay at/below 1.5°C" H-S Lee #IPCC #ClimateReport /3

"Lowering demand for carbon-intensive goods and services is a particularly promising way to reduce emissions." Also important for fairness; the most vulnerable 15x more likely to die in extremes. Money cannot solve everything but it's critical. H-S Lee #IPCC #ClimateReport /4

There is enough money to rapidly reduce emissions, but need to invest 3-6x more. Climate action is good for everyone, can provide benefits to all (reduce poverty/hunger, improve health). Health benefits of avoided air pollution=cost of reductions
H Lee #IPCC #ClimateReport /5

Call on all of us to make a difference. Everyone has different responsibilities/opportunities. Some can do a lot, while others need help. Our choices will reverberate for hundreds, even thousands of years.
-H Lee #IPCC #ClimateReport /6

"All the climate parameters are moving in totally wrong direction." melting, sea level rise, GHG concentrations, ... but we have technically effective means to limit warming to even 1.5°, opportunities for biz and finance. @WMO Petteri Taalas #IPCC #ClimateReport /7

Synthesis report tells us climate change is here now, threat to human and planetary well-being, which are 1 and the same. We're very close to 1.5° limit, which isn't safe for people and planet. @andersen_inger #IPCC #ClimateReport /8

Our collective failure to cut GHGs puts us on track to exceed 1.5°C. We must turn down the heat. We have the tech and know-how to get it done, like renewable energy instead of fossil fuels, ecosystem restoration. @andersen_inger #IPCC #ClimateReport /9

Q: What is message to people in power, & to those wondering what they can do?
A: This #IPCC #ClimateReport is a "message of hope". We have tech, know-how, tools to solve problems. e.g., huge room for improvement of energy efficiency, 40-70% in some sectors.
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A: Need 3-6x more $. Govts need to send clear signals; finance needs to flow to places with greatest need= developing countries. #IPCC #ClimateReport /11

Unfortunately tech issues interfered with @antonioguterres' always-fiery kickoff to #IPCC #ClimateReport. Thanks to @FutureEarth for the link where you can read his remarks.

https://twitter.com/FutureEarth/status/1637808981161680897?s=20

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Q: Based on current science, when do you expect current temps to exceed 1.5°C?
A: Almost irrespective of our emissions choices, we will prob reach early next decade. But this decade is where we can apply the brakes and stop warming there. #IPCC #ClimateReport. /13

What we need for #ClimateAction: political will from policymakers and constituents who determine political leaders; public support for immediate action to make climate-neutral world will be realistic; personal motivation for net zero. H Lee #IPCC #ClimateReport /14

Q: Is it realistic that global warming will slow down if we take action now?
A: Yes, we will see effects within 20 years on global mean temps if we take action now. Each year now has 40-60% chance exceeding 1.5°C, but that's not same as long-term trend. #IPCC #ClimateReport /15

Q: What drives focus on individual action, is it bc govts falling short?
A: We have to stop making climate change "somebody else's problem." It is all of our problem. We'd have far more options if we'd acted starting 1990. #IPCC #ClimateReport /16

Q: Is #netzero by 2040 for industrialized countries consistent with #IPCC #ClimateReport?
A: Yes. Global netzero by 2050 means some countries (w/ tech, finance) have to reduce carbon emissions faster. H Lee /17

Q: How important is it for rich nations to fix the climate problem? Equity, historical?
A: Rich nations have the tech and finance to achieve climate goals. Must increase climate finance 3-6x.
-H Lee
#IPCC #ClimateReport

Why isn't capital available for the climate challenge? Financial sector must have different risk calculation than our scientists. -H Lee
#IPCC #ClimateReport /18

Q: What about paying for #LossAndDamage?
A: Negative impacts of cc are occurring in all regions. Low-income have biggest adaptation gaps. Climate justice should close these gaps and reduce GHGs. Biggest gains in wellbeing: risk reduction for marginalized #IPCC #ClimateReport /19

AR5 tried to compare benefits and cost of #ClimateAction, range too wide.
AR6 found global economic benefit of 2°C stabilization outweighs mitigation cost, this is important new finding.
-H Lee
#IPCC #ClimateReport /20

Nice visual summary of key #IPCC #ClimateReport takeaways:
With continuing GHG emissions, it will get warmer.
We are not on track to limit warming to 1.5 or 2°C.
Need deep, rapid, sustained reductions in all sectors; more adaptation. /21

Need more equitable solutions, climate finance, tech, int'l cooperation. We have feasible, effective options available now. #IPCC #ClimateReport /22

More emphasis on lifestyles and #ClimateJustice in new #ClimateReport 👇

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