Jean-Pascal van Ypersele
Coverage of Jean-Pascal van Ypersele in the Nexus archive.
- 'Climate change is really here: We should seize this crisis moment to create a new momentum'
Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, a climate scientist, warns that Europe's heatwave reflects a structural climate transformation and urges rejecting fatalism and complacency. He emphasizes the urgency of simultaneous adaptation and mitigation to address climate impacts while accelerating the shift from fossil fuels.
- Climatologist warms of heatwaves, wildfires and rising risks in Europe
Jean-Pascal Van Ypersele, a climatologist and environmental sciences professor at UCLouvain, warns of heatwaves, wildfires, and rising risks in Europe.
- Wildfires in Spain kills 12: 'We are not prepared enough'
Wildfires in Spain have killed 12 people, with hundreds of firefighters struggling to contain the blaze using helicopters and aircraft. A climatology professor notes Spain is underprepared for conditions fueling such fires.
- France: Drowning deaths climb amid record-breaking heatwave
France's record-breaking heatwave has caused a fourth child's death and rising overall fatalities. An adult man drowned in Paris's Canal Saint-Martin after swimming outside designated areas, while hospitals face increasing pressure. Climatologist Jean-Pascal van Ypersele warns future heatwaves will intensify without significant CO₂ emission reductions.
- 'Unfortunately in the coming years this will be remembered as a cool period', climate expert says
France set a new heat record as Western Europe experiences extreme temperatures. Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, a climatology professor and former IPCC Vice Chair, warned that future generations may view this period as relatively cool due to ongoing climate trends.