Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast Confused about climate? The essential terms you need to know
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Jan 30, 2025 Tackle climate jargon with ease! Discover what NDCs mean and how El Niño influences global temperatures. Learn about the importance of climate commitments for 2035 and why standardized reporting matters. Explore the potential of carbon sequestration technologies. Gain insights into the US National Climate Assessment and its evolving policies under Trump. Delve into the rise of BRICS and their role in global decarbonization. This is your go-to guide for demystifying climate terms and understanding urgent conversations!
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Acronym Difficulty
- Climate acronyms are constantly evolving, making it hard to stay informed.
- Regularly checking in is crucial to understanding discussions.
Acronym Gatekeeping
- The climate community uses acronyms to identify those up-to-date on current topics.
- Using and understanding them signals knowledge within the field.
Clarify Acronyms
- Don't hesitate to ask what an acronym stands for.
- Avoid using obscure acronyms in written documents for better clarity.