“The human imperative of stabilizing global climate change at 1.5°C” (2019), by Ove Hoegh‐Guldberg et al. Economics research paper. Original abstract below, unchanged. No free PDF was found.

The human imperative of stabilizing global climate change at 1.5°C

Ove Hoegh‐Guldberg, Daniela Jacob, Michael A. Taylor et al. · September 19, 2019 · Economics

Abstract

Increased concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gases have led to a global mean surface temperature 1.0°C higher than during the pre-industrial period. We expand on the recent IPCC Special Report on global warming of 1.5°C and review the additional risks associated with higher levels of warming, each having major implications for multiple geographies, climates, and ecosystems. Limiting warming to 1.5°C rather than 2.0°C would be required to maintain substantial proportions of ecosystems and would have clear benefits for human health and economies. These conclusions are relevant for people everywhere, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where the escalation of climate-related risks may prevent the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Source page DOI: 10.1126/science.aaw6974