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From natural science to social science, from risks to solutions, from identifying Planetary Boundaries to managing Global Commons: The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) is advancing the frontier of integrated research for global sustainability, and for a safe and just climate future. A member of the Leibniz Association, the institute is based in Potsdam, Brandenburg and connected with the global scientific community. Drawing on excellent research, PIK provides relevant scientific advice for policy decision-making. The institute’s international staff of more than 300 is led by a committed interdisciplinary team of Directors. This is science – for a safe tomorrow.
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Gulf Stream System at its weakest in over a millennium
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A constructive approach to climate protection: Potsdam Climate Council with PIK participation
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Winter weather, a polar front – and areas of drought: PIK's assessment of the current weather situation.
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Brandenburg state government appoints Edenhofer to its Sustainability Advisory Board
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From droughts to floods: climate change and migration in Peru
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“Planetary Boundary Simulator”: New initiative aims to quantify the interactions between key components of the Earth system
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Erratic weather slows down the economy
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Coal and COVID-19: How the pandemic is accelerating the end of fossil power generation
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Climate change may have played an important role in the emergence of SARS-CoV-2
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PIK in the Media
Mar 01, 2021
· Il Fatto Quotidiano
Corrente del Golfo mai così fredda negli ultimi mille anni, lo studio: “Europa a rischio, punto di non ritorno più vicino”
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Mar 01, 2021
· Before It's News
Coal and COVID-19: How the Pandemic Is Accelerating the End of Fossil Power Generation
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Feb 28, 2021
· FAZ.net
Langfristiger Trend: Studie weist auf drastische Abschwächung des Golfstroms hin
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