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Climate Scientists Warn: 1.5°C Threshold Looms in 3 Years

6/21/2025

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A stark warning from over 60 climate scientists reveals that the planet may surpass the critical 1.5°C warming threshold within just three years, fueled by record carbon emissions. With global temperatures already at 1.36°C and sea levels rising alarmingly, immediate action is crucial to curb emissions and uphold the Paris Agreement commitments.

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A stark warning from over 60 climate scientists reveals that the planet may surpass the critical 1.5°C warming threshold within just three years, fueled by record carbon emissions. With global temperatures already at 1.36°C and sea levels rising alarmingly, immediate action is crucial to curb emissions and uphold the Paris Agreement commitments.