Greenhouse gas emissions must peak by 2025, say climate scientists in what is in effect their final warning
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U.N. Climate Report: It's 'Now or Never' for World to Take Action
The final report from the United Nations reaffirmed that time is running out to prevent Earth from warming 1.5 degrees Celsius. Scientists warn greenhouse gas emissions must peak by 2025 and be halved this decade in order for the planet to have a small chance of averting devastating consequences. But for that to happen, world leaders, businesses and individuals will have to band together. Read more about the IPCC's last warning and more.
What the U.N. Report Reveals About Climate Change
The new United Nations climate report provides insights into what needs to be done to avert some of the worst impacts of global warming. Between the …
It was once the pinnacle of humanity’s climate ambitions. A new UN-led climate report essentially concedes that it’s out of reach. The world’s most ambitious climate goal—to keep the planet’s average temperature from rising more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above its preindustrial level—is still …
If you want to celebrate a great human accomplishment, forget the moon landing or Purple Rain. Celebrate this. For the last 34 years, tens of …
The most surprising solution the report highlights is something billions of humans do every single day. The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on …
Rose Abramoff drove from her home in Knoxville, Tenn., to the nation’s capital last week to chain herself to the White House fence. The climate …
It tentatively endorses an idea from oil exporters that carbon capture may be needed to curb climate change. That reflects a better deliberative …
How the World is Suffering From the Global Crisis
Is Carbon Removal the Answer?
As climate change worsens, there is some hope for preventing further disastrous consequences. A U.N. report suggests technology to reduce greenhouse gases is now "essential" to keep Earth's core temperature from rising two degrees Celsius. Are our efforts to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere working? Take a look at what scientists and businesses are doing to limit emissions.
Earth's Outlook Not Looking So Good
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