Experts Declare 1.5°C Climate Target Unattainable Amid Record Heat Predictions

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As global temperatures approach the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold set by the Paris Agreement, experts warn that surpassing this limit is increasingly likely due to insufficient action on reducing fossil fuel emissions. Despite the challenges, scientists emphasize the importance of continued efforts to mitigate further warming and adapt to climate impacts. Achieving the 1.5 C goal requires rapid emissions reductions and a significant increase in renewable energy use by 2030. The upcoming COP29 talks in Baku focus on financing climate action and updating national commitments to curb emissions.
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- Humans have already caused 1.5 °C of long-term global warming according to new estimates Lancaster University
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