A new UN Emissions Gap report warns that if aggressive action isn't taken, the Earth could surpass 2.5-3°C warming by the end of the century. Experts emphasize the need to limit global warming to 1°C above pre-industrial levels to prevent dangerous sea level rise. However, it's suggested that limiting warming to 1.5°C is no longer feasible, and preparations for a warmer world should begin. The rapid expansion of renewable energy offers hope that global emissions could peak as early as this year, according to climate researchers. The report calculates that global warming is set to surpass the agreed international climate threshold, requiring countries to cut emissions by 42% by 2030 to meet the Paris Agreement. Climate modeling predicts a worst-case scenario of 4.3°C warming by 2100 based on current greenhouse gas emissions trajectory, highlighting the urgency for governments to take more action to mitigate global warming.
"Climate modeling based upon Earth's current greenhouse gas emissions trajectory predicts a worst-case scenario of 4.3°C warming of the planet by 2100." We've had a little over 1°C of heating so far, and look at the disasters. https://t.co/HpyM4F44mt
In 2015, global warming expected by 2100 was more than 3°C above pre-industrial levels. If today’s policies are followed, estimates put it around 2.5-2.9°C. That would still be disastrous for billions. But it is also a marked improvement https://t.co/eb9Ko4kaFG 👇
Scientists say governments need to act with more urgency to keep global warming in check. How much progress is possible at COP28? Get the latest from our explainer: https://t.co/HkSE1oUwcu
Is it too late to keep global warming below 1.5 °C? The challenge in 7 charts https://t.co/23d9HTT6UO
A @UN report has calculated that #GlobalWarming is set to surpass the agreed international #climate threshold! 🌐In order to have a shot at meeting the #ParisAgreement, countries must cut #emissions by 42% by 2030. ⏰ @TIME https://t.co/XKEWmbpMDo #ClimateChange #ClimateAction
The rapid expansion of renewable energy means global emissions could top out as early as this year, according to climate researchers https://t.co/9j18FWfcD4
The rapid expansion of renewable energy means global emissions could top out as early as this year, according to climate researchers https://t.co/CK9jvZetgI
Earth briefly surpasses key climate threshold for first time https://t.co/rQGhCyL1vq
As @COP28_UAE approaches, we must accept that limiting global warming to 1.5° Celsius is no longer possible and begin preparing for a warmer world, writes Simon Zadek. https://t.co/gqlYdAiEH5
“In the face of this evidence, ‘for a growing number of ice sheet experts,’ the true ‘guardrail’ to prevent dangerous levels and rates of sea level rise is ‘not 2C or even 1.5C, but 1C above pre-industrial,’ the report concludes.” https://t.co/93nCK9mXCs
Tracking Climate Action: How the World Can Still Limit Warming to 1.5°C https://t.co/QDcW9IGQfI
Today's Berardelli Bonus, this weekend Earth "briefly" shot past 2C Paris milestone. Very temporary but the new UN Emissions Gap report says we're headed for +2.5-3C late century if we don't take aggressive action. So what does that mean in about 50 years from now? More here: https://t.co/PPapl450d9