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The world is on track for a ‘catastrophic’ 2.7C temperature rise this century, UN report warns
Current commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions put the planet on track for an average 2.7-degree Celsius temperature rise this century, a United Nations report said on Tuesday.
Countries’ latest climate plans will deliver just a tiny percentage of the emissions cuts needed to limit global heating to 1.5C, the United Nations has announced in a damning assessment ahead of the COP26 climate summit.
- SBS News
Just days before the Glasgow meeting, which is being billed as crucial for the long-term viability …