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World Surpasses 1.5°C Threshold: Urgent Action Needed

2/11/2025

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Scientists Warn Threshold

New studies reveal a concerning reality: the world may have already surpassed the critical 1.5°C threshold established by the Paris Agreement. With 2024 marking the first year of average temperatures exceeding this limit, researchers warn that if this trend continues for just 18 months, the breach of the Paris target will be inevitable, highlighting an urgent call for drastic emissions cuts.

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Polluters Ignore Deadline

Major polluting nations like China and India have failed to meet a UN deadline for new climate targets, igniting fears over global warming. Bill Hare from Climate Analytics condemned the inaction as temperatures linger above 1.5°C. With the COP30 summit approaching in November, the call for urgent and effective climate strategies has never been more critical.

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Scientists Warn Threshold

New studies reveal a concerning reality: the world may have already surpassed the critical 1.5°C threshold established by the Paris Agreement. With 2024 marking the first year of average temperatures exceeding this limit, researchers warn that if this trend continues for just 18 months, the breach of the Paris target will be inevitable, highlighting an urgent call for drastic emissions cuts.

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