Modeling suggests increased fire risk and a longer fire season, with at least a 30 percent increase from 2011 in the area burned by lightning-ignited wildfire by 2060.| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
What are carbon border adjustments?| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
C2ES has an established track record of engaging with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish guidance and rules on climate-related financial risk disclosures. Since 2017, we have submitted comments, hosted webinars, published briefs, written blogs, and created a toolkit.| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Carbon dioxide emissions, primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels, have risen dramatically since the start of the industrial revolution. Most of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions come from a relatively small number of countries. China, the United States, and the nations that make up the European Union are the three largest emitters on an absolute basis. Per capita greenhouse gas emissions are highest in the United States and Russia.| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Technology Triumphs: How U.S. Policy is Accelerating Business Investment| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, climate change will continue to accelerate. Even if emissions were to stop today, the climate would continue to change for some time as the Earth’s system responds to the warming already underway. It makes sense to anticipate changes and act now to minimize future economic and social risks.| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
One of the most visible consequences of a warming world is an increase in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events. The National Climate Assessment finds that the number of heat waves, heavy downpours, and major hurricanes has increased in the United States, and the strength of these events has increased, too.| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
At-a-glance| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Threats posed by heavy precipitation| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Climate Influences on Hurricanes| Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
