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Will Nichols

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Environment/climate analyst @MaplecroftRisk. Into clean energy, #ESG investing, sustainable sourcing, EVs & #greensports. Sandwich aficionado. Views mine etc

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  • Sep 17, 2024 | maplecroft.com | Will Nichols

    Extreme temperature rises are set to hit hardest in the US cities where populations are forecast to expand at the fastest rate, according to data from our Climate Risk Dataset. Our analysis shows that by mid-century, Houston, Orlando, San Antonio, Austin, McAllen, and Cape Coral will, on current emissions trajectories, be among the 10 US cities with the greatest increase in days exceeding 35°C, known as hot days.

  • May 8, 2024 | maplecroft.com | James Smith |Will Nichols

    Unless the current emissions trajectory changes, 11 of the 30 countries responsible for almost 90% of carbon pollution could be facing some of the severest impacts of climate change, especially from heat. Data from our Climate Hazard Index, which forms part of our Climate Risk Dataset, shows that major emitting markets, such as Brazil, India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the UAE, will be among the most exposed countries globally for climate impacts if emissions policies stay as they are.

  • Feb 27, 2024 | maplecroft.com | Rory Clisby |Will Nichols |Liz Hypes

    Download the Global Risk Agenda Last year was the hottest ever, but, with a host of recent studies suggesting worldwide average temperatures will consistently exceed the Paris Agreement stretch goal of limiting global heating to 1.5°C, records will continue to tumble. Although media coverage of climate dipped 4% over 2023, this year governments, businesses and investors will need to keep climate threats top of mind. Here are five areas we see coming to the fore.

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Will Nichols
Will Nichols @WillNicholsRisk
21 Apr 25

"The world is fast approaching temperature levels where insurers will no longer be able to offer cover for many climate risks. Without insurance... many other financial services become unviable, from mortgages to investments" https://t.co/wTFZSRqkPN

Will Nichols
Will Nichols @WillNicholsRisk
17 Apr 25

RT @James_BG: Could this be the summer the UK operates its electricity grid without any fossil fuels? https://t.co/Xv6jPD7MmY

Will Nichols
Will Nichols @WillNicholsRisk
15 Apr 25

RT @James_BG: Fascinating new numbers from BNEF. World still on track for over 2C of warming, but under base case scenario with no new poli…