Scientists Tweaked the Global Warming Outlook. So Trump Weighed In.
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- Climate experts published an April paper stating the previously used worst‑case climate scenario (5 °C warming) is now “implausible” and should be revised downward.
- The revised worst‑case projection is 3.5 °C (≈6 °F) global warming by 2100, with a more likely range of 2.5‑3 °C based on current emissions trends.
- Renewable energy growth is identified as the key driver behind the downward revision of the worst‑case scenario.
- President Trump falsely claimed the new climate outlook proves scientists were wrong, misrepresenting the scientific findings.
Why it matters: Policymakers and investors can adjust climate‑risk models to a lower worst‑case, but Trump’s false spin may fuel misinformation, weakening public support for needed emission reductions.
