The End of Apocalyptic Certainty: What It Means for Climate Journalism and Action The retirement of RCP 8.
5, the highest emissions scenario used by climate scientists to project the planet's future, marks a significant shift in understanding and reporting on climate change.
For over a decade, this "worst case" scenario dominated climate journalism, conjuring images of catastrophic futures where the planet warms by 4°C or more by 2100.