Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:44pm on 24 Oct 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
The UN's Emissions Gap Report reveals the chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C is "virtually zero" under current trends, with greenhouse gas emissions reaching record highs in 2023. Despite commitments from wealthy nations, rising emissions from countries like China and India hinder progress. Inger Andersen, head of the UN Environment Programme, emphasizes urgent action ahead of the COP29 climate summit in Baku. While achieving significant emission cuts is possible, nations must accelerate their efforts, targeting a reduction of 7.5% annually until 2035 to meet climate goals, as every fraction of a degree matters in this critical battle.
