Introduction to the 4 Degrees and Beyond Conference
Mark New, Reader in Climate Science at the School of Geography and the Environment, introduces the 4 Degrees and Beyond conference, its main themes and why it was important.
4 plus degrees: a drastic reduction in the renewable energy potential of sugarcane
enNovember 05, 2009
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