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Graeme L Scott
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Earth scientist; global warming; renewable energy, geothermal
Dunedin New Zealand
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undark.org/2026/01/20/i...
Deepening Environmental Crises Are Fueling Protests in Iran
Iran has experienced decades of water depletion, dam building, and repression of scientists by a brutal regime.
undark.org
January 21, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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theconversation.com/the-world-is...
The world is in water bankruptcy, UN scientists report – here’s what that means
Like living beyond your financial means, using more water than nature can replenish can have catastrophic results.
theconversation.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:46 AM
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn
Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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www.theclimatebrink.com/p/keep-it-in...
Keep it in the ground?
When the politics of affordability meet the needs of climate mitigation
www.theclimatebrink.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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www.tandfonline.com/eprint/RVUUF...
A review of carbon-pricing studies for developing countries
We review studies that assess hypothetical and actual carbon-pricing schemes in developing countries, focused on policy effectiveness in terms of emissions reduction. The article opens with gatheri...
www.tandfonline.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/a...
Superintelligence Is Not the Answer to Climate Change
Alex Friedman urges the US to focus on energy and grid modernization, instead of expecting miracles from AI companies.
www.project-syndicate.org
January 20, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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atmos.earth/political-la...
A Year On, Bill McKibben’s (Green) State Of The Union | Atmos
The planet is heating and clean power is getting cheaper. The Trump administration’s answer has been denial and delay.
atmos.earth
January 19, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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cleantechnica.com/2026/01/18/p...
Pricing Fertilizer Emissions Cuts Climate Pollution Without Making Food Expensive - CleanTechnica
Pricing fertilizer emissions cuts agricultural CO₂e sharply, while adding only cents per 1,000 calories to grocery bills. The math explains why.
cleantechnica.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:35 AM
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astrobiology.com/2026/01/mari...
Marine Geoscientists Link Earth Warming With Ancient Ocean ‘Salty Blob’ - Astrobiology
Climate change has many culprits, from agriculture to transportation to energy production. Now, add another: the deep ocean salty blob.
astrobiology.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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www.sciencealert.com/the-ocean-is...
The Ocean Is Still Reeling From a Single Massive Heat Wave Decades Ago
A 2003 marine heat wave in the waters around Greenland continues to impact North Atlantic ocean ecosystems decades on, with a sudden and strong increase in marine heat wave frequency persisting ever s...
www.sciencealert.com
January 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Carbon Brief just updated our climate status with more facts. But facts don't convince the stubborn
It’s been 170 years since Eunice Newton Foote showed that carbon dioxide traps the heat of the sun. It’s been 130 years since Svante Arrhenius first calculated that rising carbon dioxide concentration...
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January 18, 2026 at 2:47 AM
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www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Rethinking early warning systems for the health effects of extreme heat - Nature Health
Nature Health - Rethinking early warning systems for the health effects of extreme heat
www.nature.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:44 AM
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www.cell.com/one-earth/ab...
Climate change has expanded the area where deforestation causes local warming by 0.5–1.2 million km2
Deforestation affects local temperatures, warming warm regions and cooling cooler ones. This study found that as the climate changes, deforestation increasingly heats land and air, even at high latitu...
www.cell.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Human activity helped make 2025 third-hottest year on record, experts say
Data leads scientists to declare 2015 Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C ‘dead in the water’
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Client Challenge
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January 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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www.forbes.com/sites/jamieh...
Many Climate Risks Have Been Underestimated By Policymakers, Study Finds
The cooling effects of air pollution could mean many policymakers and financial institutions have underestimated climate risks, according to a new analysis.
www.forbes.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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www.sustainableviews.com/financial-in...
Financial institutions are underestimating climate risks, actuaries warn
GDP damages could increase significantly as temperatures rise, with economic analysis pointing to a potential 50% fall later this century Financial institutions are underestimating climate risks that ...
www.sustainableviews.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:16 AM
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www.alternet.org/send/mad-max...
We’re running headfirst into a Mad Max world
Let me start by putting things bluntly: Don’t bother to tell Donald Trump, but with his distinct help, we’re doing nothing less than cooking ourselves. Thanks to the continued use of fossil fuels in a...
www.alternet.org
January 14, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-the...
Analysis: The climate papers most featured in the media in 2025 - Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief has compiled its annual list of the 25 most talked-about climate-related studies of the past year.
www.carbonbrief.org
January 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-coa...
Analysis: Coal power drops in China and India for first time in 52 years after clean-energy records - Carbon Brief
Coal power generation fell in both China and India in 2025, after each nation added record amounts of clean energy
www.carbonbrief.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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www.techsciencetoday.com/science/the-...
The Arctic Is Likely Entering a "New Era": Unusual Phenomenon Concerns Researchers
Even at the North Pole, climate change isn't without consequences. Future events can be predicted with relative ease.
www.techsciencetoday.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/01/wher...
Where things stand on climate change in 2026 » Yale Climate Connections
Last year saw the U.S. move backward on climate while China ascended. Here’s what to expect next.
yaleclimateconnections.org
January 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-...
The ocean has finally entered the global climate debate
The world has started to recognise that the climate’s fate depends on what happens to the ocean. At COP30, ocean-based solutions attracted significant attention and investment, but much more must be d...
www.eco-business.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 AM
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www.dailykos.com/story/2026/1...
Legal scholars debate whether Trump can actually withdraw from climate treaties
The Supreme Court has yet to decide if a president can exit international treaties the Senate has ratified, saying it’s a political question. By � Georgina Gustin �...
www.dailykos.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:24 PM