For decades, it was the benchmark for climate policy in many countries, but now the extreme emissions scenario RCP8.5 is considered unrealistic. For some, this reassessment is long overdue given early criticism, while others see it as a success for climate policy. But what's behind it? And where does RCP8.5 play a role?
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For decades, it was the benchmark for climate policy in many countries, but now the extreme emissions scenario RCP8.5 is considered unrealistic. For some, this reassessment is long overdue given early criticism, while others see it as a success for climate policy. But what's behind it? And where does RCP8.5 play a role?