A new tool developed by climate scientists provides detailed estimates of the environmental damage caused by each megatonne of carbon emissions from new fossil fuel facilities.

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The thread discusses a new tool developed by climate scientists that estimates the damage caused by carbon emissions from new fossil fuel facilities, highlighting potential environmental impacts such as crop failures and coral bleaching. The posts emphasize the importance of understanding these impacts to inform policy and public awareness.

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Parent: Climate ChangeEntity: Fossil Fuel FacilitiesImpact: negativeDate: Oct 16, 2026Target: The accuracy and usefulness of the new tool in predicting environmental damage from fossil fuel emissions.

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Just what damage can the emissions from a new fossil fuel facility cause? A new tool has estimates
From crop failures to coral bleaching, a new tool developed by climate scientists aims to predict in detail the impacts of each megatonne of carbon emissions
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/oct/16/just-what-damage-can-the-emissions-from-a-new-fossil-fuel-facility-cause-a-new-tool-has-estimates

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Just what damage can the #emissions from a new #fossilfuel facility cause? A new tool has estimates 

https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/oct/16/just-what-damage-can-the-emissions-from-a-new-fossil-fuel-facility-cause-a-new-tool-has-estimates

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#emissions#fossilfuel