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Taking Stock Ahead of UN Climate Conference: Five Things to Watch for at COP28 in Dubai

Union of Concerned Scientists

The annual UN climate conference, COP28 , is slated to take place from November 30-December 12 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As the climate crisis continues to deepen, the stakes at these annual negotiations are acutely high. above 2010 levels, instead of the sharp downward trajectory we need.

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Bad science and bad ethics in Peter Gleick’s Review of “Apocalypse Never” at Yale Climate Connections

Environmental Progress

In his review of Apocalypse Never at Yale Climate Connections, scientist Peter Gleick defends Malthus and the Malthusian tradition. In his review of my new book, Apocalypse Never , at Yale Climate Connections, Peter Gleick accuses me of mischaracterizing environmentalism and misrepresenting climate science.

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Michael Shellenberger talks with Nick O’Malley, National Editor of Climate and the Environment, Sydney Morning Herald

Environmental Progress

No substantive changes were made. Nick: So the reason why I was prompted to contact you is that like anyone who reads in this field, your views run against those of most of my sources. Nick: No, no, why don't you jump in? It's very, very clear about this in the IPCC and their definitions. That's how the IPCC defines it.