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The IPCC Kaleidoscope

by John Lang | Aug 9, 2021 | Natural, Policy, Science

An IPCC assessment report cycle is the Olympics of climate science — but instead of nations competing, they’re coordinating. And unlike the Olympics, these babies only come around every seven years.

Gear change: Getting a grip on the fact(s)

by John Lang | Jan 29, 2021 | Infographics, Natural, Policy, Science

As New Zealand begins its greatest economic transition since the 1980s, here are 10 climate facts to provide some context as to why.

Explained: UNEP Gap Report 2020

by John Lang | Dec 19, 2020 | Infographics, Natural, Policy, Science

An infographic summary of this year’s UNEP Gap Report. It shows the gulf between where we are likely to be and where we need to be by 2030.

Net zero pivot: From ‘tell us’ to ‘show us’

by John Lang | Dec 16, 2020 | Natural, Policy, Science

With so much of the world now covered by net zero pledges, it’s time to pivot towards delivery.

COVID-19 and Climate Change: The name’s ‘Brick’

by John Lang | Sep 7, 2020 | Infographics, Natural, Policy, Politics, Science

COVID-19 will dent global CO2 emissions in 2020 compared with 2019. But this decline will not, by itself, put a dent in climate change.

Explained: IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere

by John Lang | Oct 21, 2019 | Infographics, Natural, Policy, Science, The Future

An explainer infographic on the latest IPCC special report on the ocean and cryosphere in a changing climate. This one’s particularly special.

Denied: The Rise and Fall of Climate Contrarianism

by John Lang | Mar 3, 2019 | Belief, Natural, Politics, Science

A genuinely sceptical approach means turning scepticism on your own beliefs as well as those of others.

A Matter of Half a Degree

by John Lang | Oct 24, 2018 | Infographics, Natural, Science, The Future

What could half a degree more of global warming possibly do?

The IPCC: Our True Superstars

by John Lang | Oct 14, 2018 | Infographics, Natural, Science

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is an extraordinary kaleidoscope of colours and cooperation. They’re scientists from different countries — yet they work together for all.