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World Headed For Virtually 3 Levels Warming If Steps No longer Taken: UN Whine
The world is headed for a temperature rise of around 3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century even if countries fully implement their nationally-determined contributions (NDCs) or action plans to reduce emission of planet-warming gases, according to a new report released by the United Nations on Monday. Countries need to cut emissions by 28 per cent to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius and…
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World 1-Day Temperature Spikes Above 2 Levels Celsius For 1st Time
The global average temperature on Friday was more than two degrees Celsius hotter than pre-industrial levels for the first time on record, Europe's Copernicus climate monitor said Monday, adding Saturday likely continued the unprecedented warming streak. Months of extraordinary heat are expected to make 2023 the hottest year in history, with droughts, massive wildfires, and fierce storms ravaging swathes of the planet. According to new data, global temperatures on…