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UN Warns: World Risks 2.5°C Rise Without Action

11/6/2025

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UN Urges Action

The United Nations warns at Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, that the world is on track to exceed the 1.5°C target.
Projections show a 2.3 to 2.5°C rise by century's end.
The United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement complicates efforts.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges urgent action.
The upcoming summit offers a crucial opportunity to raise commitments.

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China Cuts Emissions

Global CO2 emissions plateaued, with a 1% decline in China’s emissions in early 2025.
Annual greenhouse gas growth slowed, but a structural decline remains necessary to meet climate goals.
The clean energy transition exceeded expectations, with 41% non-fossil generation in 2024 and solar and wind surpassing coal.
Investments favoring clean energy doubled fossil fuel investments, and electric vehicles reached 20% of new car sales, projected to reach 40% by 2030.

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UN Urges Action

The United Nations warns at Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, that the world is on track to exceed the 1.5°C target.
Projections show a 2.3 to 2.5°C rise by century's end.
The United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement complicates efforts.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges urgent action.
The upcoming summit offers a crucial opportunity to raise commitments.

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