Piers Forster

@piersforster

Climate scientist. Director . IPCC CLA AR6. Member . Protect a tree

Leeds, Harrogate
climate.leeds.ac.uk
Joined August 2011
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    Aug 9

    The Climate Report . Our actions caused past change and our actions now determine our future. Act now. 📗 🗺️

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    Dec 27

    New paper alert! 👏 Observed historical energy budget changes generally produce lower values of ECS/TCR than those from GCMs under CO2 increase. Here we further examined the ECS/TCR estimates from coupled historical simulations for a number of CMIP6 models

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    Dec 26

    M. Herlin, je suis à votre disposition pour échanger avec vous concernant les travaux scientifiques portant sur la physique du climat, le bilan d'énergie de la Terre, et l'accumulation de chaleur dans le système climatique en réponse à nos rejets de gaz à effet de serre.

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  4. Dec 20

    Glued to the set for ⁦⁩ on university challenge, looking so cute

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  5. Dec 20

    Go Andy and good luck, we will have a drinking game in your honour!

    I enjoyed most of the 1990's studying at and spent a few great years at too, so it was an absolute pleasure to take part in this years Xmas special 🙂
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    Dec 16

    Our annual "ten people who shaped science" special is out in . 7 of 10 are *not* white men, 1 is a climate scientist (), and the cover is fantastic.

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    Dec 16

    Come and do an exciting fully funded CASE PhD in Climate Dynamics with me, , and Jeff Knight. Working on ENSO, teleconnections and decadal climate variability. deadline 5 Jan.

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    Dec 14

    1/n **NEW PAPER** in on the near-term transition risks and longer-term physical risks of climate change. What are these risks and how do they compare? A thread... (free read-only link here):

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    Dec 14

    this interdisciplinary research project will explore landscape scale restoration (such as ) from both social and ecological perspectives - with &

    Photo credit: Tim Parkin
    Some great PhD opportunities currently being advertised through . Including this opportunity to study social and ecological dimensions of landscape restoration: Deadline: 5th Jan. Photo credit: Tim Parkin
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    Dec 14
    Replying to and

    This is a really important first step. There is a huge amount of work happening right now to mobilise to deliver. We need your help, knowledge and the enthusiasm of the whole UoL community to deliver.

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  11. Dec 14

    It took a lot of hard work by lot of people to get this important investment by over the line. Delivering net zero in a transparent and inclusive way + supporting our teaching and research

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    Dec 13

    Wonderful opportunity to hear IPCC Working Group I report in chapter authors’ own words - today in Grand Hall at . I’ll be presenting chapter 12 around 4pm. ⁦⁩ ⁦⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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    Dec 10

    At COP26, Carbon Brief was granted a very rare – and lengthy (80mins!) – joint interview with two of the Chinese government’s senior advisors on climate change. The transcript has just been published - and the details are truly fascinating. Interview by

    NEW - The Carbon Brief Interview: Prof Wang Yi and Prof Wang Zhongying | Read here:
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    Dec 9

    I'm often asked the what and why of . Here, I cover the basics in a short explainer video for . 👇 🌍

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    Every tonne of carbon dioxide we add to the atmosphere adds to . To stabilize , we need emissions to reach . So, what does mean? scientist @joeri_rogelj explains… Read more ➡️ Watch ⬇️
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    Dec 9

    Yesterday I had the pleasure of going to Parliament with to speak about the work are doing to protect and enhance woods and trees in the UK. Thank you for the opportunity 🌳🌏🌿

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    Dec 9

    Read more on probabilities, and how fast the might change in the near future, in our third Report. 4/4

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    Dec 6

    It took 30 years to halve Scottish territorial emissions – they must halve again in under a decade to meet Scotland’s 2030 emissions target. Read more in our latest assessment of progress in Scotland -

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    Dec 2

    💥Implement Net Zero Strategy & look to go further, eg on consumption emissions 🌍Support global action: diplomacy, careful work on governance, +++ 👉Follow through on COP26 priorities like fossil fuel subsidies with review of tax policy for

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    Dec 2

    opened a door to more climate action, but now we need to go through it and show society it wasn't just The UK has a key role in driving forward international progress while walking the talk at home.

    Here's our assessment of and the Glasgow Climate Pact. We've taken a global outlook and considered the implications for the UK. After Glasgow, there are important new considerations for UK climate policy. The UK must not walk away now.
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    Dec 3

    Thank you for the debrief. This is well-timed advice from our independent climate advisers, addressing vital issues that will help to shape our plans for the UK’s COP Presidency up to . 1/4

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    Dec 2

    Fantastic news. Very proud to call my home

    🚨Exciting news!🚨 is set to be a host city for @TWRorgUK, with stunning sculptures of the globe coming to the city next summer!🌎This inspiring arts project aims to transform understanding of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Find out more here:
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