Turn down the heat : why a 4 degree celsius warmer world must be avoided (Vol. 1 of 2) : Executive summary (English)

This turn down the heat why a 4°C warmer world must be avoided provides a snapshot of recent scientific literature and new analyses of likely impacts and risks that would be associated with a 4°C warming within this century. It is a rigorous attempt to outline a range of risks, focusing on developing countries and especially the poor. A 4°C world will be one of unprecedented heat waves, severe drought, and major floods in many regions, with serious...

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Adams,Sophie;

Coumou,Dim;

Frieler,Katja;

Hare,William Leslie;

Martin,Maria Fernanda;

Otto, M.Ilona;

Perrette,Mahé;

Robinson,Alexander;

Rocha,Marcia;

Schaeffer,Michiel;

Schewe,Jacob;

Serdeczny,Olivia;

Wang,Xiaoxi;

Warszawski,Lila;

World Bank;
Document Date
2012/11/01
Document Type
Working Paper
Report Number
63219
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
2 (See all volumes)
Country
World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2013/03/26
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Executive summary
Keywords
sea-level rise

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Adams,Sophie; Coumou,Dim; Frieler,Katja; Hare,William Leslie; Martin,Maria Fernanda; Otto, M.Ilona; Perrette,Mahé; Robinson,Alexander; Rocha,Marcia; Schaeffer,Michiel; Schewe,Jacob; Serdeczny,Olivia; Wang,Xiaoxi; Warszawski,Lila; World Bank.

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