
This is really going to be a debate about (mis)using RCP8.5 for political gain
The updated estimates of the "IWG in exile" shown in the figure in tweet just above come from this working paper --> http://www.impactlab.org/research/updating-the-united-states-governments-social-cost-of-carbon/
Read the fine print & what do we see?
RCP8.5 of course, as BAU no less
Read the fine print & what do we see?
RCP8.5 of course, as BAU no less
Ultimately, RCP8.5 may prove to be a key first test of scientific integrity under the Biden Administration
Climate policy is important
It is so important that good policy can be made based on robust science
Read more about scenario misuse here--> https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2020.101890
Climate policy is important
It is so important that good policy can be made based on robust science
Read more about scenario misuse here--> https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2020.101890