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Risk of breach of 1.5C of global warming here sooner than expected, studies find

Scientists warn that last year's record-breaking temperatures suggest the world may soon exceed the 1.5C global warming threshold, a situation never faced by modern humans, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
The UN's IPCC climate experts indicate a 50/50 chance of surpassing the 1.5C warming by the early 2030s, with 2024 being the first year recorded above this limit.
Natural disasters in 2024 caused $310 billion in damages, as estimated by Swiss Re, highlighting the severe impacts of climate change.
William Ripple from Oregon State University stated that 'unless rapid action is taken, 2024 will be remembered not as an anomaly, but as the beginning of a new climate era.

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Sydney Morning Herald

New studies suggest a key Paris warming target has been breached

A leading climate scientist believes Earth may be even more sensitive to greenhouse gases than previously thought, but there could also be an upside.

11 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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South China Morning Post

‘Virtually certain’ Earth has already breached 1.5-degree warming threshold

Last year’s record-breaking temperatures could be a sign that the world was entering a new era of global warming.

12 days ago·Hong Kong

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France Info

The world could have entered a period of global warming of more than 1.5°C in the long term, according to scientists

Two studies published in the journal "Nature climate change" suggest that humanity could live decades above 1.5°C.

13 days ago·Strasbourg, France

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Financial Times

Risk of breach of 1.5C of global warming here sooner than expected, studies find

Without stringent emissions cuts the world is ‘most probably’ already within the period defined in the Paris accord

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Financial Post

It's 'Virtually Certain' the World Has Already Breached 1.5C

(Bloomberg) — The world may have already missed its chance to limit global warming to 1.5C, according to two new studies in Nature Climate Change.

World may have entered era of 1.5C warming, scientists say

Last year's record-breaking temperatures could be a sign that the world is entering a new era above 1.5C of global warming, scientists say, one never before faced by modern humans.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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