Limiting global warming to 1.5°C

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How can taking action on climate change make all our lives better?

Reaching a 1.5°C target

The IPCC Special Report on 1.5°C is the most important scientific assessment on climate change to guide climate policymaking in the years to come. The report has identified possible ways of limiting warming close to 1.5°C relative to preindustrial temperatures, and highlights the need for urgent action. Important work is being done at universities like Imperial to broaden and strengthen the knowledge base on the effectiveness of solutions, ranging from changes in diet to smart technology for the electricity grid. Following the launch of the report, policymakers around the world must urgently translate it into strong policies and legislation, helping individuals and businesses to move towards a sustainable, resilient, prosperous zero-carbon society for all.

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News - Imperial experts comment on the IPCC Special Report on 1.5°C, highlighting the need for urgent action.

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First annual Green Great Britain Week launches at Imperial

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Briefing paper: What is meant by ‘balancing sources and sinks of greenhouse gases’ to limit global temperature rise?

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Briefing paper: Towards a just and equitable low-carbon energy transition

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Delaying greenhouse gas cuts could lead to big increases in economic costs, says new study

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"The next 10 years are critical" - Q&A with Dr Rogelj, IPCC 1.5°C Special Report author

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Academic expertise

Grantham Affiliates are Imperial staff associated with the Institute who are driving forward research in climate change and the environment. Explore our directory to find academics with expertise in particular fields.

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The path to a low-carbon future

The Grantham Institute is working with policymakers, business leaders and researchers to evaluate decarbonisation pathways and technological developments to help make the transition to a low-carbon future.

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Energy storage technologies

Our researchers are modelling how energy storage technologies could become part of a future energy system that integrates low-carbon power from intermittent, renewable sources with power from the existing grid.

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Our planet's atmosphere

Research carried out by Grantham Affiliates and students focuses on expanding our knowledge of the oceans and atmosphere, modelling how these systems influence one another, forming the basis for more accurate climate predictions.

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