Set To Breach 1.5°C Threshold, Has The World Given Up On Climate Goals?

The world is set to exceed the 1.5°C global warming target as projected by recent reports.

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Global action has fallen short of delivering promised climate solutions. (Illustration: News18)

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A recent report indicates that 2024 will likely be the first year to breach the 1.5°C warming limit. (Illustration: News18)

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Under the COP29 agreement poorer nations will receive $300 billion in climate assistance but they are not happy. (Illustration: News18)

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Industrialization in Europe, North America, Australia, and Japan contributed to 77 percent of global emissions from 1751 to 2006. (Illustration: News18)

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Poorer nations, despite lower emissions, face some of the worst impacts of climate change. (Illustration: News18)

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Wealthier countries are expected to support emerging economies in reducing their emissions. (Illustration: News18)

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Emissions reached a record high in 2023, highlighting the gap in meeting climate goals. (Illustration: News18)

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2024 is projected to be the warmest year on record and the first year exceeding the +1.5°C threshold. (Illustration: News18)

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The 1.5°C target seeks to limit global warming to no more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100. (Illustration: News18)

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This threshold is critical because beyond it, the impacts of climate change become harder to manage for both humans and ecosystems. (Illustration: News18)

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Heat Waves: At 1.5°C, heat waves last 11 months but extend to 15 months at 2°C. (Illustration: News18)