Past emissions from top polluters will warm planet for decades
A University of Washington study published in PLOS Climate finds that historical output from the top 178 carbon majors will keep the Earth warmer for many years.
Long-term warming effects persist
Scientists state that even if greenhouse gas emissions stop immediately, the environment will not return to its previous state. Dargan Frierson from the University of Washington explains that fossil fuel emissions have already caused significant warming. This warming continues to impact the future climate regardless of immediate actions taken by emitters.
Lawsuits target major emitters
Advancements in attribution science now link extreme weather events directly to climate change caused by burning fossil fuels. These scientific findings support a growing number of lawsuits seeking to hold major producers responsible for damages and deaths. The study identifies the top 178 oil, gas, coal and cement producers as key contributors to this long-term warming.
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