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Planet's Carbon Budget Depleted in Two Years, Experts Warn

6/19/2025

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Scientists sound the alarm: the planet's carbon budget to keep warming below 1.5C could be depleted in just two years if emissions continue unchecked. With 2024 already hitting record highs, a drastic reduction to 80 billion tonnes by 2025 is crucial. Without immediate action, we risk a devastating 2.7C rise, intensifying extreme weather and human suffering.

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Scientists sound the alarm: the planet's carbon budget to keep warming below 1.5C could be depleted in just two years if emissions continue unchecked. With 2024 already hitting record highs, a drastic reduction to 80 billion tonnes by 2025 is crucial. Without immediate action, we risk a devastating 2.7C rise, intensifying extreme weather and human suffering.