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Experts Urge Global Climate Risk Assessment for Urgent Action

2/28/2026

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Experts warn the world is unprepared for climate risks due to a lack of a coordinated global risk assessment, citing a Nature paper.
The Nature paper calls for an authoritative overview to help governments and citizens understand the consequences of rising temperatures.
Professors Rowan Sutton and Peter Scott say a comprehensive assessment could guide mitigation and highlight human agency, stressing that action is now urgent.

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Experts warn the world is unprepared for climate risks due to a lack of a coordinated global risk assessment, citing a Nature paper.
The Nature paper calls for an authoritative overview to help governments and citizens understand the consequences of rising temperatures.
Professors Rowan Sutton and Peter Scott say a comprehensive assessment could guide mitigation and highlight human agency, stressing that action is now urgent.