80% chance for Earth's temperatures to temporarily exceed 1.5°C Paris accord target within 5 years, per UN report.

The UN predicts a 80% chance that Earth's temperatures will temporarily exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius target laid out in the Paris climate accord within the next five years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization. This projection reveals the growing urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Last month was recorded as the hottest May on record, sparking concerns over the impacts of human-induced climate change.

June 05, 2024
34 Articles